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2013 Map of Crowley Ridge

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Crowley Ridge and its surrounding heights define this portion of the Wisconsin Driftless Area, where a complex network of ridges and hollows dictates the local geography. The winding Kickapoo River flows through the southeastern portion of the map, creating a distinct floodplain that contrasts with the elevated terrain of Niland Ridge and Pleasant Ridge. This topography has historically shaped the settlement and transportation patterns of the region, with roads often following the crests of ridges like Shanghai Ridge or the floor of sheltered valleys.

A rural landscape of family-named lanes and hollows suggests a long history of local land ownership, evidenced by routes like Hoelker Rd, Mischel Rd, and Heisz Rd. Water features such as Citron Cr, Duffy Cr, and Plum Cr drain the uplands, carving out features like Walker Hollow and Morovits Hollow. The map provides a detailed view of these natural drainages and the persistent rural road network connecting the dispersed farmsteads and ridges of Crawford County.