1962 Map of Blanchardville

About this map

Blanchardville sits at a critical junction of water and rail in the early 1960s, where the Pecatonica River meets the Railroad. The surrounding landscape is defined by a dense network of valley branches and hollows, such as Step Valley, McPeace Valley, and Moscow Hollow, which dictated the placement of early settlements and agricultural infrastructure. To the north, the community of Moscow is situated near Blue Mounds Branch, while Postville anchors the eastern edge of the survey area.