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1959 Map of Muskego

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Muskego
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Little Muskego Lake and the developing residential corridors between Waukesha and New Berlin define this mid-century portrait of southeastern Wisconsin. The landscape transition from the industrial outskirts of Waukesha to the small-town character of Muskego is evident in the dense network of rural schools and family cemeteries. Educational landmarks like Mill Valley Sch and parochial centers such as St Josephs Sch reflect a growing suburban population settling among older farming communities.

Industry and utility infrastructure appear alongside traditional landscape features, including several Gravel Pits and a prominent Pipeline bisecting the terrain. The presence of the U S Military Reservation near the lake's western shore adds a unique federal footprint to the area. Waterways like Pebble Brook and Mill Creek drain toward the Fox River in the south, while recreational spaces such as Minooka County Park show the preservation of open land amidst the post-war expansion.