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1960 Map of Sharon

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Sharon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Sharon and Darien anchor this southern Wisconsin landscape, where the agricultural grid meets the industrial infrastructure of the mid-20th century. The village of Sharon is defined by the intersection of the Chicago And North Western railroad and a dense collection of community landmarks, including its Townhall and local schools. To the north, Darien sits along the Chicago Milwaukee ST Paul And Pacific line, serving as a vital rail node for the surrounding farm country.

Rural life is preserved through numerous rural schoolhouses and cemeteries that map out family lineages across Walworth County. Significant sites like Salt Box Sch, Red Sch, and the North Sharon Cem provide specific points of interest for genealogists. The northeastern corner transitions into the recreational waters of Delavan Lake, showing the early footprint of shoreline development near Delavan. The map also captures the Big Foot Airfield, reflecting the era's regional aviation network along the border of Illinois.