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1961 Map of Dickeyville

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Dickeyville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Dickeyville and the surrounding rural townships of Harrison, Platteville, Paris, and Smelser define this early 1960s agricultural landscape in Grant County. The area's topography is heavily shaped by the winding course of the Little Platte River, which is fed by numerous tributaries including Blakely Branch, Roundtree Branch, and Blockhouse Creek. These waterways cut through the terrain, creating a series of wooded ridges and valleys that contrast with the cleared upland farms.

Evidence of the region's zinc and lead mining history remains visible through features like the Little Grant Mine and scattered Quarry locations. Small community hubs are anchored by local institutions such as Mt Zion Ch and several country schools including Center Sch, Maple Glen Sch, and Rock Sch. For genealogists, the map identifies several local burial sites, notably Harrison Cem, Kaump Cem, and Piddington Cem, providing precise locations for family history research in this corner of southwest Wisconsin.