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1901 Map of Muskego

Name: 1901 Topographic Map of Muskego
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1910
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1910

About this map

Muskego Lake and the winding course of the Fox River anchor this late 19th-century landscape of southeast Wisconsin. Surveyed in 1890 and 1899, the map reveals a region defined by its diverse glacial lakes and established farming communities. The Wisconsin Central Railroad cuts across the northwest corner near the Waukesha City Line, illustrating the early rail connections that linked these agricultural townships to larger markets.

Smaller crossroads like Tess Corners, Hales Corners, and St. Martin dot the landscape, while the southern portion features a cluster of water bodies including Wind Lake, Tichigan Lake, and Denoon Lake. These natural features, alongside landmarks such as the Racine Co. Union Church, provide a clear view of the rural settlement patterns before the extensive suburban development of the Milwaukee area took hold.