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1959 Map of Baraboo

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Baraboo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Lake Wisconsin and the winding Wisconsin River anchor this late-1950s landscape, illustrating a region defined by its complex geology and mid-century infrastructure. The presence of the massive Badger Ordnance Works near Sumpter stands as a prominent fixture of the Cold War era, while the surrounding hills reveal ancient natural landmarks like Gibraltar Rock and Parfreys Glen. To the north, the city of Baraboo serves as a central hub, connected to outlying rural settlements by the Chicago and North Western railroad.

Evidence of early local history is scattered throughout the countryside in the form of numerous country schools, such as Ikey Sch and Dog Hollow Sch, and historic cemeteries like Walnut Hill Cem and Indian Farm Cem. The topography also highlights the cultural heritage of the area, featuring the prehistoric Man Mound and the established boundaries of Devils Lake State Park, which protect the unique bluffs surrounding Devils Lake.