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2010 Map of Avalanche

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Avalanche
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The West Fork Kickapoo River carves a deep path through this portion of Vernon County, anchoring a landscape defined by prominent high ground and quiet rural settlements. Along the river's winding course, the community of Avalanche sits at the junction of several valley roads, while smaller locales like Maple Dale and Ross mark the transition toward the uplands. The terrain is structured by a series of significant ridges, most notably Asbury Ridge, South Asbury Ridge, and Pleasant Ridge, which separate the various drainage basins of the Seas Branch and Bishop Branch.

Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites throughout the township, including the Zion Cemetery, White Cemetery, and the Brookville Cemetery near the southern edge. The map also documents modern water management infrastructure, specifically the series of dams such as West Fork Kickapoo 4 D 2592.2 Dam, which regulate the river's flow and create local reservoirs in an area historically prone to significant runoff.