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1958 Map of Port Washington East

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Port Washington East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Lake Michigan shoreline of Ozaukee County is captured here during a period of transition, showing the development of Port Washington alongside rural townships. The map highlights the coastal infrastructure necessary for lake commerce, featuring a lighthouse, a Filtration Plant, and a harbor protected by a crib and pipeline. In the northern section, the small communities of Belgium and Lake Church stand as local hubs, while the Chicago and North Western railway tracks slice through the landscape, providing a critical link for the agricultural and industrial outputs of the region.

Evidence of the area's natural drainage and industrial use is found in the paths of Sauk Creek and Sucker Creek, which flow toward the lake. The map also identifies several Gravel Pit locations and a Golf Course, illustrating the varied land use between the growing urban center and the northern State Park. A notable maritime detail is the marked wreck offshore, a reminder of the hazards inherent in the region's busy shipping lanes.