1890 Map
1895 Rand McNally Atlas
Lake Country Map
Waukesha County, Wisconsin, includes major cities like Waukesha,
Brookfield, New Berlin, and Oconomowoc, plus many villages and towns
such as Pewaukee, Delafield, Mukwonago, Eagle, Big Bend, Butler,
Chenequa, Elm Grove, and Menomonee Falls, offering a mix of suburban,
small-town, and lakeside living within the Milwaukee metro area.
Major Cities:
Waukesha: The county seat, known as a historic spa
town ("Spring City").
Brookfield: Offers a blend of
urban/suburban life with great shopping and schools.
New Berlin:
A large, younger suburb on the county's eastern edge.
Oconomowoc: A city surrounded by lakes, named from a Potawatomi word for
"River of Falling Waters".
Pewaukee: A city that grew from a
town, surrounding the Village of Pewaukee.
Towns & Villages
(Partial List):
Big Bend
Butler
Chenequa
Delafield: Features
a walkable downtown near Nagawicka Lake.
Dousman
Eagle: A
family-friendly community with a mix of old and new.
Elm Grove
Genesee
Menomonee Falls: Known as "The Falls," with a charming
downtown.
Mukwonago: A tight-knit community with a strong sense of
pride.
These communities showcase diverse lifestyles, from bustling
commercial centers to quieter lakeside retreats, all part of Waukesha
County.
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