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1893 Map of Whitewater

Name: 1893 Topographic Map of Whitewater
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1903
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1903

About this map

Glacial geology dictates the settlement patterns of this Southeast Wisconsin landscape, where the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad Prairie Du Chien Division cuts a direct line across a complex terrain of marshes and kettles. The village of Whitewater sits at the southwestern edge of the survey, serving as a gateway to the southern lake district. Further east, the town of Palmyra is situated near Spring Lake, marking a central point in a landscape defined by the winding courses of the Bark River and the Scuppernong River.

Rural life in the late 19th century centered on dispersed hamlets such as Hebron, Rome, and the small siding at Efurt. The southern portion of the map showcases a dense concentration of water bodies including the Lauderdale Lakes, Whitewater Lake, and Pleasant Lake. These features reflect the region's transition from a strictly agricultural frontier toward its burgeoning role as a recreational destination for nearby urban centers.