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2018 Map of Merton

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Merton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Glacial topography and several prominent waterways define the landscape around the Washington Co and Waukesha Co border. The Bark River and Oconomowoc River wind through a region characterized by numerous kettle lakes, including Lake Keesus, Friess Lake, and Lake Five. The historic village of Merton sits along the southern course of the Bark River, while smaller communities like Monches and Plat are situated further north. The presence of several small airfields, such as Erin Aero Airport and Doering Farms Airfield, indicates a mix of agricultural land use and aviation activity in this portion of southeastern Wisconsin.

Genealogists will find a high density of burial grounds throughout the area, notably Saint Johns Cem, Saint Clares Cem, and the Lisbon-Merton Union Cem. For those interested in recreation and preservation, the Ice Age National Scenic Trail traverses the center of the map, following the terminal moraine features like Kettle Ridge. The map also captures the local water power history at Monches Millpond 38.