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1895 Map of Baraboo

Name: 1895 Topographic Map of Baraboo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1938
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1938

About this map

The Wisconsin River carves a dramatic path through this 1890s landscape, serving as a natural divider between the town of Baraboo and the southern agricultural settlements. This survey, conducted by Van. H. Manning, reveals a region defined by its distinct geology and early rail infrastructure. The Chicago and Northwestern R. R. follows the river corridor, connecting industrial nodes and rural depots like Merrimac and Kirks.

Glacial features dominate the topography, most notably the deep basin of Devils Lake and the striking elevation of Gibraltar Rock. Along the riverbanks, the sister settlements of Prairie du Sac and Sauk show their late 19th-century footprints before later damming altered the river's flow. Local genealogists will find value in the precise locations of small crossroads communities such as Alloa, Farr Corners, and Okee, which provide a clear picture of the county's rural distribution during this era.