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1958 Map of Racine North

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Racine North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The Lake Michigan shoreline north of Racine reveals a mid-century landscape of rapid suburban expansion and institutional growth. The Chicago and North Western railway corridor serves as a primary axis, cutting through the townships of Caledonia and Mount Pleasant. This era shows significant educational and religious development, evidenced by numerous local institutions such as Dominican College, St Rita Sch, and the Westfield Sch.

The industrial and transportation footprint of the region is well-established, featuring the Horlick-Racine Airport and a prominent Powerplant on the lakefront. Local genealogists will find value in the detailed plotting of the Holy Cross Cemetery, St Matthews Cem, and the National Cem. Natural features like Wind Point, marked by its iconic Lighthouse Wind Point, define the coastal geometry where residential pockets like Crestview and North Bay began to take shape.