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2013 Map of Browntown

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Browntown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Pecatonica River winds through this agricultural landscape on the Wisconsin-Illinois border, defining the rural character of the region. The village of Browntown sits near the river's northern bend, while further south, the settlement of Martintown is positioned directly along W State Line Rd. This survey documents a transition in local land use, where traditional agricultural holdings like the Thorson Farm and Balduaf Beef Farm coexist with modern infrastructure such as the South Wayne Wastewater Treatment Facility.

Hydrographic details are prominent, including the confluence of Jordan Cr, Smock Cr, and Zander Cr with the main river channel. A notable landmark, the Lattice Bridge, spans the river south of Browntown, serving as a key crossing point for local traffic. The map also records numerous family-named roads, such as Meier Rd and Lincicum Rd, reflecting the long-standing genealogical roots of the farming community in this borderland area.