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1959 Map of Waterford

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Waterford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Fox River carves a winding path through the heart of the Wisconsin landscape, anchoring a network of glacial lakes and mid-century rural communities. This 1959 survey documents the expansion of Waterford along the river's banks, highlighting the transition from purely agricultural land to a region of localized lakeside development at Tichigan Lake and Wind Lake. The map reveals a dense distribution of rural education hubs, including the Washington Sch and Colonel Heg Sch, alongside traditional burial grounds such as St Peters Cem and Rural Home Cem.

A complex hydraulic system is evident in the southeastern corner, where the Goose Lake Branch Canal, Cross Canal, and Drainage Canal suggest significant land reclamation and water management efforts. Between the scattered Gravel Pits and the recreational space of Heg Memorial Park, the map provides a clear look at the area's mid-century infrastructure, including the early layout of Buena Park and the riverside Sewage Disposal facility.