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1962 Map of Blue Mounds

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Blue Mounds
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Blue Mounds State Park dominates the southwestern corner of this survey, marking a high point in the landscape where the village of Blue Mounds sits atop the southern ridge. The area's complex geology is evident in the presence of subterranean landmarks like the Cave of the Mounds and Lost River Cave, while the surface is defined by deep valleys such as Pleasant Valley and Walnut Hollow. The Chicago and North Western railroad provides a vital transportation corridor through the town, cutting through the elevation changes that define the Iowa and Dane County border.

Rural life in the early 1960s is preserved through the locations of the St James Ch and Deneen Sch. The cultural heritage of the region is further represented by Little Norway, an open-air museum and settlement site. The drainage network, including the West Branch and East Branch Blue Mounds Creek, illustrates how these waterways have carved the distinct Sand Ridge and upland plateaus common to this part of Wisconsin.