1983 Map of De Forest

About this map

The Yahara River and its intricate wetlands define the landscape north of Madison in this early 1980s topographic study. The transition from rural agriculture to suburban expansion is visible in the corridor between De Forest and the northern edge of the state capital. Vital community hubs like the Norway Grove Ch and the Pumpkin Hollow Sch are preserved here, alongside significant military and conservation footprints including Truax Field and the Cherokee Marsh State Fishery Area. To the east, the village of Sun Prairie marks the map's border, while the winding course of Token Creek feeds into the Token Creek Pond. This map captures a specific moment when the regional economy, anchored by the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad, balanced its industrial needs with local landmarks like the Drive-in Theater and numerous gravel pits and quarries.