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1959 Map of Oconomowoc East

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Oconomowoc East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Glacial geology and lakeside development characterize this portion of Waukesha County, where the Kettle Moraine landscape is punctuated by a dense network of terminal moraine lakes and drainage basins. The Oconomowoc River and Bark River wind through the terrain, connecting major water bodies like Okauchee Lake, Oconomowoc Lake, and Nagawicka Lake. The 1950s cultural landscape is well-defined by institutional landmarks, including the St Johns Military Academy and the Wisconsin School for Boys, alongside recreational sites like Cushing Memorial State Park.

Infrastructure in this era is anchored by two major rail lines: the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific and the Chicago and North Western. These routes facilitated the growth of lakeside communities like Nashotah and Delafield. Local history is preserved in sites such as Holy Innocents Cem and several Indian Mounds, while the southern reaches show the emerging boundaries of the Kettle Moraine State Forest near Lapham Peak.