1959 Map of Merton

About this map

Holy Hill and the surrounding glaciated kettle landscape dominate this mid-century survey of the Washington and Waukesha County border. The map documents the intricate hydrology of the Oconomowoc River and Bark River systems, which connect a dense network of water bodies including Lake Keesus, Beaver Lake, and Friess Lake. This era shows the rural character of southeastern Wisconsin before late-century suburban expansion, evidenced by the distribution of small settlement clusters like Monches and Plat.