1958 Map of Wauwatosa

About this map

The Menomonee River and Honey Creek valley define the western suburban expansion of Milwaukee in the late 1950s, a period marked by the conversion of agricultural land into dense residential neighborhoods and institutional complexes. This survey shows the extensive footprint of the Milwaukee County Institutions and several prominent religious and educational centers, including the Notre Dame Convent and Mount Mary College. The transition from rural to suburban is evident as established towns like Butler and Elm Grove are linked by expanding transportation corridors such as Watertown Plank Rd and the Chicago and North Western railway. Large-scale cemetery developments like Wisconsin Memorial Park Cemetery and Valhalla Cemetery occupy significant acreage, while Timmerman Airport serves as a regional aviation hub amidst the growing sprawl.