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2016 Map of Baraboo

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Baraboo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Baraboo River winds through a complex topography of bluffs and basins, anchoring the city of Baraboo and its surrounding countryside. To the south, the waters of Devils Lake are framed by the prominent West Bluff and East Bluff, forming a distinct geological pocket within the South Range. This landscape is marked by numerous family-named basins and meadows, such as Hanson Basin and Roznos Meadow, which suggest a long-standing agricultural and landholding tradition in Sauk County.

Outdoor heritage and local history are etched into the map through the winding path of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail and a high concentration of rural burial grounds. From Walnut Hill Cem in the city to remote plots like Jones Cem and Kerth Cem near Sauk Point, these sites offer significant touchstones for genealogical research. The map concludes at the southeastern edge with the village of Merrimac, near the botanical importance of Parfreys Glen.