1960 Map of Whitewater

About this map

Whitewater serves as the primary urban hub on this 1960s survey, home to the Wisconsin State College campus and essential rail connections provided by the Milwaukee Road. The landscape is defined by the glacial legacy of the Kettle Moraine State Forest, where the terrain is punctuated by numerous lakes and ponds, including Blue Spring Lake and the Lauderdale Lakes. The presence of the Cushman Mill Site and several small settlements like Rome and Hebron reflects an economy deeply tied to the local water systems. Rural life is well-documented through a dense network of country schools such as Corner Grove Sch and family-named cemeteries like Hoffman Cem and Murray Cem. The map captures the region before extensive modern development, showing the original footprint of Palmyra and the surrounding agricultural prairies.