1959 Map of Port Washington West

About this map

The Milwaukee River carves a winding path through this mid-century landscape, linking the industrial corridors of Port Washington and Saukville with the agricultural uplands to the north. At this time, the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Milwaukee Pacific railroad remained a primary artery for movement between the riverside settlements. Local life is documented through a dense network of country institutions, from the Smoky Hill Sch and Lakeland Sch to several denominationally distinct burial grounds such as St Rose Cem and the Norwegian Cem. The 1971 revisions, shown in purple, highlight the growth of residential blocks near Port Washington, contrasting with the preserved natural state of the Cedarburg Bog in the southwest corner. The transition from established river towns to more modern utility footprints is evident in the presence of the Ozaukee Landing Strip and multiple municipal gravel pits.