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1893 Map of Whitewater

Name: 1893 Topographic Map of Whitewater
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1907
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1907

About this map

The Prairie Du Chien Division Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad cuts a prominent east-west path through this landscape, connecting the growing hubs of Whitewater and Palmyra. Surveyed in the late 19th century, the map reveals a region defined by its glacial hydrology, where the Scuppernong River and Bark River snake through extensive wetlands and kettle lakes.

Smaller settlements like Hebron, Rome, and the now-obscure Efurt anchor the surrounding townships. In the southeastern corner, the cluster of recreation-focused waters including Whitewater Lake, Pleasant Lake, and the Lakes at Lauderdale indicate the area's emerging character as a destination for seasonal residents. This reconnaissance provides a detailed look at the rural road networks and township boundaries of Jefferson and Walworth counties during a period of steady agricultural and rail-driven development.