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1958 Map of South Milwaukee

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of South Milwaukee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Industrial and residential expansion along the Lake Michigan shoreline defines this mid-century portrait of Milwaukee's southern suburbs. The urban corridor, highlighted by the Chicago and North Western railroad, reveals a landscape densely packed with religious and educational institutions. From the storied grounds of the St Francis Seminary and St Marys Academy in ST Francis to the numerous parochial schools like St Adalbert Sch in South Milwaukee, the map documents the strong community foundations of the era.

Lakefront utility is evident through the massive Powerplant and Waterworks infrastructure, while recreational spaces like Grant Park and Warnimont Park provide a buffer between the industrial works and the lake. Further south, the settlement of Carrollville sits near the edge of Oak Creek, marking the transition toward more open land. This 1971 revision also tracks the growth of cemeteries and memorial parks, such as Holy Sepulchre Cemetery and Forest Hill Memorial Park, which serve as significant genealogical anchors for the region.