Lake Michigan dominates this coastal perspective, where the city grid of Milwaukee meets the western shoreline of the Great Lakes. The map focuses on the prominent landform at North Point, a significant geographical marker along the lakefront. The residential and recreational character of this lakeside area is defined by its street orientation, including N Lincoln Memorial Dr winding along the immediate coast and N Lake Dr running parallel further inland. This survey provides a precise look at the urban edge and shoreline geometry during the early 21st century, illustrating the relationship between the built environment and the expansive waters of Lake Michigan.
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1891 · Bayview
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1892 · Milwaukee
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1901 · Milwaukee
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1901 · Bayview
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1906 · Milwaukee
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Milwaukee
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Milwaukee
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Milwaukee
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1958 · Milwaukee
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Thiensville
USGS Topo · 1:24,000