Loading map...

1958 Map of Port Washington East

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Port Washington East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Port Washington anchors the southern lakefront of this survey, showcasing its industrial and maritime infrastructure during the mid-20th century. The coastline is defined by essential utilities including a Filtration Plant, a Sewage Disposal facility, and a Crib situated offshore in Lake Michigan. A Lighthouse marks the harbor entrance, a critical point for the regional shipping economy. Moving north, the landscape transitions into the rural townships of Belgium and the smaller community of Lake Church, where the terrain is punctuated by several Gravel Pit operations.

Transportation through Ozaukee County is dominated by the Chicago and North Western railroad, which parallels the coast and serves settlements like Decker and Druecker. Natural drainage features such as Sucker Creek and Sauk Creek wind through the township, while the northeast corner includes a preserved State Park along the bluffs. This period of the 1950s captures the area before significant suburban expansion, preserving the layout of crossroads like Knellsville and the established Golf Course near the shore.