1975 Map of Baraboo

About this map

The Baraboo River winds through the heart of the Baraboo valley, defining a landscape where mid-century urban expansion met preserved glacial history. In the mid-1970s, the city core is dense with civic infrastructure including the Courthouse, St Clare Hospital, and schools such as Jr High Sch. To the north, the International Crane Foundation and Man Mound Park signal the area's dedication to both conservation and ancient history. The southern half of the map is dominated by the dramatic topography of the Baraboo Range, encompassing Devils Lake State Park and the Ice Age National Scientific Reserve. This area showcases the sheer West Bluff and East Bluff surrounding Devils Lake, transitioning into the industrial footprint of the Badger Army Ammunition Plant at the southern boundary. Traces of early settlement remain visible through numerous rural burial grounds like Jones Cem and Brewster Cem.