2013 Map of Cream

About this map

Alma Ridge and Belvidere Ridge define the upland geography of this Buffalo County landscape, where the dairy tradition of western Wisconsin is etched into the narrow valleys. The map centers on the small unincorporated communities of Herold and Cream, the latter situated at the confluence of several coulees. This 2013 survey illustrates a distinctive rural settlement pattern where roads and farmsteads follow the winding floors of named drainages like Schmidt Valley, Jahns Valley, and Schultz Valley. These valleys are fed by the waters of Little Waumandee Cr and Mill Cr, which support several small reservoirs and Lizzy Pauls Pond. The network of county highways and ridge roads, such as Belvidere Ridge Rd, connects the high ground to the valley floors, maintaining the historic agricultural layout of the Driftless Area.