2015 Map of West Bend

About this map

The Milwaukee River carves a path through the heart of this landscape, connecting the industrial and residential core of West Bend with northern settlements like Barton and Young America. By the mid-2010s, the area reflects a complex mix of urban expansion and glacial topography, with numerous water bodies such as Wallace Lake, Smith Lake, and Silver Lake dotting the terrain. The presence of several established burial grounds, including Newark Cem, Old Saint Marys Cem, and Union Cem, offers significant touchpoints for genealogists tracking early families in Washington County. In the south, the West Bend Municipal Airport and residential developments around Paradise Valley Lake show the modern footprint of the city, while the northern reaches near Kewaskum and Orchard Grove maintain a more rural character defined by section lines and winding secondary roads like Ridge Rd and Co Hwy H.