2010 Map of Arena

About this map

The Wisconsin River cuts a wide, braided path through this Iowa County landscape, shaping the agriculture and settlement patterns of the river valley. The village of Arena serves as the primary hub, surrounded by smaller concentrations of activity at Arena Prairie and Badger Valley. The map reveals a land divided between the broad alluvial flats and the rising bluffs and hollows to the south, such as Knight Hollow and Ray Hollow. Local family history is rooted in the landscape through the Arena Cemetery and Davis Cemetery, while the northern portion of the quadrangle is defined by the rural settlement of Cassell and the prominent Point Bluff overlooking the river. These features reflect the enduring rural character of the region as it transitioned into the early 21st century.