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1959 Map of Newburg

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Newburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The Milwaukee River and its North Branch wind through a landscape defined by glacial activity and early agricultural settlement. This mid-century survey captures the rural character of northern Washington and Ozaukee Counties, centered on the village of Newburg. The township boundaries of Farmington, Fredonia, Trenton, and Saukville meet here, revealing a network of small crossroad communities like Fillmore and Myra.

Genealogists will find significant detail in the numerous religious and burial sites, including St Johns Cem, St Finbars Cem, and St Augustine Ch. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the sprawling Cedarburg Bog Wildlife Refuge, which surrounds Long Lake and Mud Lake. Dozens of Gravel Pits scattered across the terrain indicate the local importance of aggregate mining in the post-war era.