1962 Map of Darlington

About this map

Darlington serves as the focal point of this southwestern Wisconsin landscape, situated at a major bend in the Pecatonica River. In the early 1960s, the town's street grid is clearly defined, supporting a local economy tied to the river and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad. The surrounding countryside is divided into the townships of Willow Springs, Fayette, Lamont, and Wiota, characterized by a dense network of rural one-room schoolhouses such as Willow Springs Sch, Paper Sch, and Otter Creek Sch. Numerous quarries dot the hillsides, indicating a reliance on local mineral extraction. Waterways like Otter Creek and Ames Branch cut through the terrain, while landmarks like Fayette Cem and Holy Rosary Cem provide essential anchor points for genealogists tracing families in Lafayette County during this era.