Loading map...

1980 Map of Milwaukee

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Milwaukee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Lake Michigan dominates this coastal survey, where the urban expansion of Milwaukee meets the developed shoreline of Ozaukee County in the early 1980s. The map illustrates the industrial and residential density of Wauwatosa and West Allis as it contrasts with the smaller northern settlements like Port Washington and Cedarburg. Educational landmarks such as the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee and Milwaukee-Downer College are clearly situated near the lakefront, while transportation is defined by the Chicago and North Western rail lines and small aviation sites like Ozaukee Landing Field.

Regional history is preserved through the naming of smaller communities like Waubeka and Thiensville, along with landmarks such as Holy Cross church and Graceland Cemetery. The transition from the urban core to more rural northern reaches is marked by Harrington Beach State Park, showcasing the balance between natural lakefront preservation and the sprawl of the metropolitan region during this era.