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2016 Map of Adams

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Adams
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Friendship and the neighboring city of Adams serve as the central hub of this central Wisconsin landscape, where the street grids of both settlements meet near the banks of Friendship Lake. The topography is defined by dramatic glacial features, most notably Friendship Mound, which rises sharply above the surrounding plain, along with several other prominent formations including Houghton Rock, Lighthouse Rock, and Rattlesnake Mound. These landmarks provided essential orientation for early travelers and remains central to the area's identity.

Water plays a critical role in the geography here, with Little Roche a Cri Cr feeding the lake while Duck Cr and Klein Cr drain the eastern reaches. Local history is anchored by sites such as Saint Leos Cem and Mount Repose Cem near the northern boundary, while Adams County Legion Field highlights the community's gathered spaces. The area retains a distinct transition between its urban center and the outlying wetlands and creek beds.