2022 Map of Cream

About this map

Cream and Herold serve as the primary focal points of this Buffalo County landscape, where the terrain is defined by a dense network of coulees and ridges. The drainage pattern of Little Waumandee Cr and Waumandee Creek dictates the placement of narrow valley roads and small agricultural settlements. This 2022 survey illustrates the enduring rural character of the region, where family-named landmarks such as Alma Ridge and Huber Ridge separate deep-cut valleys like Schmidt Valley and Yaeger Valley. Several local burial grounds, including Lincoln Cem, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cem, and Anchorage Cem, provide significant touchpoints for genealogists tracing the legacy of early settlers in this pocket of Wisconsin. The map also documents numerous small upland water bodies, such as the 1.5 Reservoir and 1.3 Reservoir, which are characteristic of the conservation and agricultural practices found throughout the driftless-style topography.