Big Spring and the northern outskirts of Wisconsin Dells anchor this modern survey of the borderlands between Adams and Columbia Counties. The landscape is defined by its glacial hydrology, featuring prominent water bodies like Jordan Lake and the wetlands surrounding Weeting Lake. The settlement pattern follows a grid of rural routes including Co RD B and Co RD P, connecting isolated landmarks such as New Christ Church and the uniquely named Polish Paradise Airport. Numerous small waterways, such as Plainville Cr, Shadduck Cr, and Gulch Cr, carve through the terrain, illustrating the intricate drainage system feeding into the larger creek networks. This record captures the contemporary rural character of the region, where family-named roads like Nelson RD and Kassner RD reflect long-standing local ties to the land.
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1901 · The Dells
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1902 · Briggsville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Wisconsin Dells
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Madison
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Briggsville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1960 · Madison
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · Oxford
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1961 · Adams
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1975 · Wisconsin Dells SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1975 · Wisconsin Dells NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000