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1959 Map of West Bend

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of West Bend
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The Milwaukee River meanders southward through this part of Washington County, anchoring a landscape where glacial topography meets mid-century urban expansion. The city of West Bend serves as the primary hub, showing significant growth through the purple-tinted 1990s revisions that expand upon the original 1959 footprint. This survey captures a dense network of local institutions, from the County Hospital and High Sch to numerous parochial centers like St Johns Sch and St Francis Sch.

North of the city, the smaller settlements of Barton and Young America retain their distinct identities along the riverbanks. The eastern edge is defined by the unique archaeological site at Lizard Mound State Park, while the northern border touches the Kettle Moraine State Forest. This map is particularly useful for genealogists, as it meticulously identifies numerous burial sites including Old St Marys Cem, Newark Cem, and the Pick Cem located near the western lakes.