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1895 Map of Baraboo

Name: 1895 Topographic Map of Baraboo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1946
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

Baraboo serves as the northern anchor of this late nineteenth-century survey, situated along the winding course of the Baraboo River. The landscape is defined by the dramatic topography of the Baraboo Range, including the Baraboo Narrows and the prominent Devils Lake, which is flanked by the small settlement of Kirks. To the south, the Wisconsin River cuts a wide path through the territory, creating a natural boundary between Sauk and Columbia Counties.

Transportation during this era is dominated by the Chicago and Northwestern R. R., which crosses the river at Merrimac. This rail connection links established communities like Lodi and Prairie du Sac with more isolated crossroads such as Farr Corners and Alloa. The presence of numerous smaller water bodies, including Fish Lake and Crystal Lake, highlights the glaciated character of the terrain, while landmarks like Gibraltar Rock provide clear orientation points for nineteenth-century travelers and modern researchers alike.