2016 Map of Avalanche

About this map

Coon Prairie and East Ridge define the elevated northern reaches of this Vernon County landscape, where the deeply incised valleys of the W Fork Kickapoo River system create a complex network of ridges and hollows. The small settlement of Avalanche sits at the confluence of several watercourses, including Seas Br. Historically, the distribution of rural cemeteries such as Zion Cem, Asbury Ridge Cem, and Bishop Branch Cem suggests the dispersed nature of early pioneer settlement and the importance of localized community hubs. The map reveals a land use pattern where ridge tops like Salem Ridge and Asbury Ridge are favored for agriculture and transport, while the narrower valleys or "hollows" like Brush Hollow contain specialized drainage systems. Settlements like Maple Dale and the eastern edge of Viroqua represent the transition from town centers to the surrounding uplands.