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1983 Map of Avalanche

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Avalanche
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Kickapoo River and its West Fork dominate the eastern landscape of this Vernon County region, carving deep valleys between high ridges. Avalanche sits at a critical junction where the river meets the Bishop Branch, serving as a focal point for the surrounding agriculture on Viroqua Ridge and Asbury Ridge. The settlement pattern follows these high grounds, with rural centers like the Asbury church and nearby Zion Cem or White Cem marking the historical community hubs for upland farmers.

Evidence of local industry and transport is found in the scattered Quarries and the presence of the Railroad corridor on the western edge near Viroqua. This mid-1980s data highlights the persistence of family-named landmarks like Smith Ridge and Haugen Road, alongside traditional water sources such as Crane Spring. The topography reveals a complex network of branching coulees, where smaller streams like Cook Creek and Reads Creek feed into the larger river system.