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1959 Map of Oconomowoc East

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Oconomowoc East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Glacial geology defines the character of this Waukesha County landscape, where a dense cluster of kettle lakes supports a string of established resort and residential communities. Oconomowoc and Delafield serve as the primary anchors, connected by the Bark River and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail line. The map highlights the area's mid-century educational and institutional prominence, featuring the sprawling grounds of the St Johns Military Academy and the Wisconsin School for Boys near the southern boundary.

Conservation and recreation are central to the region, evident in the expansive Kettle Moraine State Forest and the heights of Lapham Peak. Water bodies like Oconomowoc Lake, Pine Lake, and the twin Upper and Lower Nashotah Lakes are bordered by numerous schools, such as University Lake Sch, and local landmarks like Cushing Memorial State Park. Small rural nodes like Summit Corners and Waterville provide a contrast to the developing lakefronts.