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2018 Map of Black Hawk

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Black Hawk
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Honey Creek meanders through the heart of Sauk County, defining a landscape where the driftless area's intricate terrain meets rural settlement. The northern reaches are characterized by deep draws and hollows, including Borns Hollow and Pine Hollow, while the central portion is anchored by the community of Leland. This area features the notable Leland Natural Bridge and the Leland Millpond, reflecting both geological interest and early industrial utility.

Southward, the terrain opens into Little Prairie and the hamlets of Black Hawk and Witwen. Local history and genealogy are preserved in sites like the Free Thinkers Cem near Denzer and the Union Grove Cem to the south. From the high ground of Dalkey Ridge to the distinctive formations of Pillar Rock and Tower Rock, the map details a region defined by its narrow valleys like Irish Valley and Sandpit Valley, interconnected by a dense network of country roads.