1954 Map of Milwaukee

About this map

Lake Michigan dominates this mid-century survey, acting as the great connector between the industrial centers of Wisconsin and the timber and port towns of Michigan. On the western shore, the expanding urban footprint of Milwaukee is documented alongside its neighboring communities like Wauwatosa and Shorewood. To the north, the shoreline passes through Sheboygan and the harbor at Port Washington, where a prominent Power plant stands. Across the water, the Michigan coastline is defined by its numerous inland lakes and the protected expanse of the Manistee National Forest. Industrial and maritime activity is evident in the rail networks of the Chesapeake & Ohio and Grand Trunk Western, which serviced major ports such as Muskegon and Ludington. The map provides a clear view of the region's transport-oriented development, from the busy waters of Milwaukee Bay to the prominent navigational landmark at Little Sable Point.