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2018 Map of Boscobel

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Boscobel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Wisconsin River serves as the dominant geographical divide in this 2018 survey, carving a wide valley between the ridges of Grant, Richland, and Crawford Counties. Along its banks, the city of Boscobel stands as the primary hub, surrounded by a complex network of river islands including Trumbull Island, Patterson Island, and Feather Island. The landscape is characterized by deeply eroded coulees and hollows, such as Marietta Valley and Wannamaker Hollow, which reflect the unique topography of this unglaciated region. Small communities and named points like Plugtown, Westport, and Cedar Point are connected by a system of ridge-top roads and valley lanes.

Local history is preserved in scattered sites like Saint Patrick Cem and Steele Cem, while the area's aviation needs are served by the Boscobel Airport and the smaller Sky Hollow Airport. Significant landmarks like Easter Rock and Rattlesnake Point rise above the river valley, offering a glimpse into the natural elevation changes that define this portion of the Driftless Area. The confluence of Richland Creek and Knapp Creek with the main river further highlights the importance of the local drainage patterns to the region's development.