1958 Map of Pleasant Prairie

About this map

The Des Plaines River and Root River anchor this mid-century look at the rural landscape of Kenosha County, where agricultural townships were just beginning to feel the reach of suburban expansion. Centered on the community of Pleasant Prairie, the map reveals a network of country schoolhouses that once served local farm families, including Hazel Dell Sch, Star Harmony Sch, and Bullamore Forks Sch. Large-scale infrastructure is also prominent, with the Kenosha Airport and the heavy rail corridors of the Chicago and North Western and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific intersecting at Truesdell. A notable detail for local historians is the Old Railroad Grade cutting across the central terrain, marking the path of a discarded route. This 1958 survey, updated with 1971 aerial observations, captures a moment when traditional landmarks like Wesley Ch and numerous small burial grounds such as Vafe Cem still defined the township's character.