1904 Map of West Bend

Settlement patterns show a concentration of activity at river bends and junctions, notably at Young America and Newburg. The glacial terrain is evident in the numerous small lakes such as Silver Lake, Wallace Lake, and Little Cedar Lake, which dot the townships of Trenton and West Bend. Smaller rural hamlets like Kirchhayn and Salter provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing family roots in these farming districts before significant suburban expansion altered the local geography.