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2016 Map of Racine South

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Racine South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Lake Michigan dominates the eastern boundary of this coastal landscape, where the southern reaches of Racine meet the northern edges of Kenosha. The area is defined by its educational and civic institutions, most notably the University of Wisconsin - Parkside campus and the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine. A significant concentration of historical burial grounds, including Graceland Cem, Mound Cem, and Calvary Cem, speaks to the long-standing community development along the shoreline.

Residential expansion is evident through the incorporation of Elmwood Park and the expansive village of Mount Pleasant. The hydrology of the region is marked by the winding course of the Pike River, while the offshore Racine Reef serves as a reminder of the maritime hazards and navigational history of the Great Lakes. Inland, the dense grid of city streets like Linden Ave and Water St gives way to suburban corridors and institutional grounds.