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2010 Map of West Bend

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of West Bend
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Milwaukee River winds through the heart of West Bend, serving as the central axis for a landscape defined by its glacial heritage and industrial foundations. The map reveals the dense network of water management features along the river, including the Young America Dam near the settlement of Young America and the Woolen Mill WP95 Dam further downstream. These sites, along with Barton Pond 219, reflect a history of river-powered industry that shaped the early growth of the region.

Beyond the urban core, the terrain is dotted with significant glacial lakes such as Wallace Lake, Silver Lake, and Little Cedar Lake. Cultural and educational landmarks are well-represented, from the University of Wisconsin Center-Washington County to historic burial grounds like Old Saint Marys Cemetery and Newark Cemetery. The expansion of the city is evident in the transition from structured town grids to the outlying hamlet of Orchard Grove and the modern West Bend Municipal Airport on the eastern edge.