De Forest and the neighboring community of Windsor anchor this landscape during a period of significant suburban expansion north of the state capital. The map illustrates a complex network of residential developments such as Raintree, Foxmoor Hills, and Sherwood Glen that have emerged alongside established agricultural landmarks like Barman Farms. These modern subdivisions are woven between natural features like the Yahara River and Token Creek, which feeds into the Token Creek Pond. The southern portion of the sheet is dominated by the northern reaches of the Dane County Regional Airport Truax Field and the Madison Prairie Landfill, reflecting the intersection of municipal infrastructure and growing residential life. Smaller clusters like Hoepkers Corners and Burke sit at key transportation nodes, including the junction of Us-51 and Wi-19.
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1890 · Madison
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1890 · Sun Prairie
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1892 · Madison
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1896 · Sun Prairie
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1901 · Poynette
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1904 · Madison
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1905 · Sun Prairie
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1906 · Madison
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1907 · Sun Prairie
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Columbus
USGS Topo · 1:62,500