1958 Map of Racine South

About this map

The Root River winds through the heart of Racine, defining the urban landscape as it meets Lake Michigan. In the late 1950s, the city's growth is marked by a dense grid of schools and parochial institutions, from Horlick High Sch to Holy Name Sch. This era captures the city's established industrial and social fabric before the major shifts of the late 20th century, including the operation of the Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee railroad. South of the city, the land transitions into the open spaces of Racine Co and Kenosha Co, where the Pike River meanders toward Petrifying Springs Park. Local genealogists will find significant detail in the city's large burial grounds, including Mound Cemetery and Graceland Cemetery, while the presence of the Drive-in Theater and Zoological Park reflects the mid-century recreational life of the lakefront community.