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1983 Map of Avalanche

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

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Avalanche sits at the confluence of the West Fork Kickapoo River and Seas Branch, serving as a central point in this corner of Vernon County. The landscape is defined by a dense network of ridges, including Asbury Ridge and Bishop Ridge, which dictated the winding paths of the early road system. For genealogists, the map is a significant resource, documenting numerous burial sites such as Zion Cem, Asbury Cem, and the Bishop Branch Cem.

Evidence of local industry and infrastructure is visible through several marked Quarry and Sandpit sites, alongside the Radio Tower (WISV) near the Viroqua boundary. The transition from older transport methods is noted by an abandoned rail line and the specialized names of local thoroughfares like Cherry Grove Road and North Harrison Hollow Road, which trace the narrow valleys and steep upland terrain characteristic of this region.