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1959 Map of Oconomowoc East

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Oconomowoc East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Glacial lake basins define this Waukesha County landscape, where the Oconomowoc River and Bark River connect a series of significant water bodies including Oconomowoc Lake and Nagawicka Lake. The settlement pattern follows these shores, with Oconomowoc and Delafield serving as established community centers. Historic institutions are prominent across the terrain, notably the St Johns Military Academy and the Wisconsin School for Boys near Lapham Hill.

Transport history is recorded through the routes of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific and the Chicago and North Western railroads. Smaller locales like Nashotah and Dousman are captured alongside landmarks of local heritage, such as the Indian Mounds near Silver Lake and several family or community burial sites like La Belle Cem and Summit Cem. The map illustrates the region's mid-century character, balancing recreational lakefronts with established educational and agricultural sites.