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1962 Map of Sun Prairie

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Sun Prairie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Sun Prairie emerges as a growing regional hub on this early 1960s survey, its expanding grid bounded by the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad and the green space of Angell Park. The landscape is defined by its glacial hydrology, with Koshkonong Creek and the Maunesha River draining the surrounding farmland, while Brazee Lake and the Deansville Marsh sit tucked into the prairie terrain. To the south, the small settlement of Pierceville remains distinct among the agricultural sections of Sun Prairie and Medina townships.

Industrial activity is scattered across the township lines, marked by several quarries and gravel pits that support the local infrastructure. Local history and genealogy are anchored by landmarks like Bristol Ch and Bristol Cem to the north. This survey documents the area just before the major suburban expansion of the late 20th century, capturing the traditional street names such as Windsor St, Main St, and Dewey St in their mid-century layout.