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1983 Map of Middleton

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Middleton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

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Middleton and the growing western edge of Madison anchor this 1983 survey, showing a landscape transitioning from the agricultural roots of Middleton Twp to modern residential and commercial expansion. The area is defined by its significant transportation corridors, including the Wisconsin Western and Chicago and North Western railroads, which historically shaped the development of local nodes like Middleton Junction.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of the community through several landmarks, from St Johns Cem and Evergreen Hill Cem to the early schools like Northside Sch and West Middleton Sch. The topography reveals the natural drainage of Black Earth Creek and the Sugar River winding through the western hills, while the Pleasant View Golf Club and Morey Airport illustrate the land use shift in the late twentieth century near the capital city.