1909 Map of Oconomowoc

About this map

Pewaukee Lake and the interconnected waters of the Oconomowoc River define this glacial landscape at a time when the region was becoming a destination for recreation and institutional settlement. Notable sites like the Nashotah Mission and the State Sanitarium on the slopes of Lapham Hill highlight the area's development beyond simple agriculture. The map captures the specialized economy of the era, from the State Fish Hatchery near Delafield to the lakeside leisure found at Waukesha Beach. Along the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad, small communities and stops such as Lakeside Sta and Nashotah provide insight into early 20th-century transit patterns. The northern reaches are punctuated by prominent landmarks like Holy Hill, while the Bark River and Ashippun River drainage systems illustrate the natural hydrology that supported early milling and settlement at Monterey and Merton.