1959 Map of Waukesha

About this map

The Fox River meanders through this mid-century landscape, linking the growing urban centers of Waukesha and Brookfield. This era shows a community in transition, where the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad corridors still define the industrial and residential grain of the land alongside newer infrastructure like the East West Freeway. The map records a dense network of local civic life, from Carroll College and the Wisconsin Industrl Sch to neighborhood anchors such as SS Peter and Paul Ch and the Unionville Sch. Many smaller settlements like Duplainville and Calhoun maintain their distinct identities before the era's suburban expansion further integrated the region. This survey also highlights the local importance of mineral resources and aviation, evidenced by numerous quarries and both the Waukesha County Airport and the Capitol Drive Airport.