1909 Map of Oconomowoc

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Pewaukee Lake and the intricate glacial terrain of the Lake Country define this early 20th-century landscape, where a transition from rural agricultural life to a specialized lakeside economy is underway. The presence of the State Fish Hatchery near Delafield and the State Sanitarium on the slopes of Lapham Hill suggests the era's growing investment in conservation and public health. The arrival of the Milwaukee and Watertown Electric railway line provides critical connectivity, supporting leisure destinations like Waukesha Beach and established spiritual centers such as Nashotah Mission.