1958 Map of Thiensville

About this map

The Milwaukee River carves a winding path through this mid-century suburban landscape, separating the residential growth of Mequon and Thiensville from the industrial and urban expansion of Milwaukee. The map documents a period of rapid development along the Lake Michigan shoreline, where communities like Fox Point and Bayside meet the bluff. A dense network of local schools, such as Maple Dale Sch and Happyhill Sch, alongside institutional landmarks like Cardinal Stritch College, indicates the postwar population boom. Significant land use for community and military purposes is evident, from the sprawling Graceland Cemetery to several U S Military Reservations. The Chicago and North Western railroad provides a structural spine for the region, while older rural markers like the Mequon Cem and various Gravel Pits persist amidst the new subdivisions.