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1962 Map of Blue Mounds

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

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The highest point in southern Wisconsin towers over the surrounding driftless area, where the Blue Mounds dominate the landscape. In the early 1960s, this region shows a transition from agricultural valley life to recreational and historical tourism. The village of Blue Mounds sits near the base of the mounds, adjacent to the southern rail line of the Chicago and North Western railroad. Nearby, the presence of Little Norway and the Cave of the Mounds marks the area as a destination for geological and cultural exploration.

Deep valleys and ridges carve through the townships of Brigham and Vermont, with numerous small watercourses like Elvers Creek and Ryan Creek feeding into the larger drainage system. Local social centers are anchored by landmarks such as St James Ch and the Deneen Sch, while Blue Mounds State Park preserves the summit's unique terrain. The boundary between Iowa County and Dane County splits the high ground, illustrating the political division of this prominent upland feature.