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2022 Map of Bear Valley

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Bear Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Bear Creek meanders through a landscape defined by deep ridges and narrow valleys along the Richland County and Sauk County border. The settlement of Keyesville sits atop high ground near the intersection of County Highway N and Keyesville Ridge Drive, serving as a central point for the surrounding agricultural community. To the south, the village of Bear Valley occupies a lower position where the creek basin widens.

Local history is well-preserved through numerous family and community landmarks, including Saint Marys Cemetery and Saint Killians Cemetery. The terrain is characterized by a series of named drainages like Pumpkin Hollow and School Section Hollow, which dictate the winding paths of rural routes such as Durst Lane and St Killians Road. This landform pattern reflects the complex topography of the Wisconsin driftless area, where the drainage network of Little Bear Creek and Marble Creek has carved deep into the regional bedrock.