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1960 Map of Whitewater

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Whitewater
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Whitewater serves as the focal point of this 1960s study, showcasing the city before its modern expansion and the layout of the Wisconsin State College campus. The landscape is defined by the complex glacial topography of the Kettle Moraine State Forest, where numerous lakes and depressions are clustered. The Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad cuts through the terrain, connecting the larger settlements to smaller outposts like Palmyra and La Grange.

Rural life is meticulously documented through a network of country schools and family burial grounds, such as Wright Mill Sch and Hebron Cem. The water systems, including the Bark River and the chain of lakes like Rice Lake and Whitewater Lake, illustrate the historical reliance on these natural features for both industry and early recreation. Many of these smaller ponds, such as Cushman Pond and Rome Pond, remain central to the identity of the surrounding townships.