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1962 Map of Blanchardville

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Blanchardville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Blanchardville sits at a critical junction of the Pecatonica River and the Illinois Central Railroad, serving as a central hub for this portion of the Driftless Area during the early 1960s. The landscape is defined by its dendritic drainage patterns, with numerous valleys like Star Valley and Jeglum Valley carved between high ridges. A significant man-made addition to the natural terrain is Yellowstone Lake, surrounded by the Yellowstone Conservation Area, which transformed the local hydrology of the Yellowstone River.

Genealogists and local historians will find an exceptional density of rural institutions, from the Moscow Center School to the Holy Redeemer Church and Cemetery. The map captures the transition of the region's transportation network, marking an old railroad grade alongside active rail lines and local landmarks such as the York Memorial Church. Numerous small quarries dot the hillsides, reflecting the local importance of stone extraction in the communities of Hollandale, Daleyville, and Ridgeway.