2022 Map of City Rock

About this map

City Rock and the surrounding Monroe County landscape are defined by a series of dramatic geological outcrops and high-ground crossings. These natural features, including Jeff Davis Rock, Chicken Rock, and Chimney Rock, dictated the placement of early routes through the region. Military and civilian history intersect at the Sparta/Fort McCoy Airport and the nearby Young Tactical Landing Site. For genealogists, the map identifies local resting places such as Mound Prairie Cem and the Farmers Valley Cem. The drainage patterns of Farmers Valley Cr and Stillwell Creek further illustrate how the geography of Coles Valley and Farmers Valley shaped settlement patterns. The presence of the Elroy-Sparta State Trl reflects the repurposing of the area's older transportation corridors for modern recreation.