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1983 Map of Blue River

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Blue River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Wisconsin River dominates the landscape at the border of Richland Co and Grant Co, carving a wide valley filled with intricate water features like Cross Slough and Garner Lake. The settlement of Blue River sits on the southern bank, positioned near the Wisconsin Western railroad line. North of the water, the village of Port Andrew rests near the base of Strawberry Ridge, illustrating the historical reliance on river-bottom flats for early Wisconsin development.

Upland from the river, the terrain rises into the dissected plateaus of Richwood and Watertown, where narrow valleys like Miller Hollow and Brimstone Hollow are etched into the hills. Local genealogy is well-represented through scattered burial grounds including Greenwood Cem and Beulah Cem. Large tracts are dedicated to conservation, notably the Lower Wisconsin River State Wildlife Area, preserving the river's natural braids and islands.