1959 Map of Sturtevant

About this map

Sturtevant and the industrial activity at Waxdale anchor this detailed look at eastern Wisconsin's landscape as it transitioned into the late 20th century. The intersection of rural history and emerging infrastructure is clear, with the Root River Canal and East Branch Root River Canal draining the surrounding townships of Yorkville, Mount Pleasant, and Paris. A dense network of one-room schoolhouses, such as Tucker Sch and Herzog Sch, alongside older community centers like Ives Grove, shows a pattern of settlement being reshaped by modern corridors. Small aviation history is represented by Sylvania Airport near the cross-roads of Sylvania, while recreational and spiritual sites like Petrifying Springs Park and St Bonaventure Sch indicate a maturing community. The map provides a precise record of the Racine and Kenosha county line, marking the boundaries between these farming and manufacturing hubs.