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2018 Map of Fountain City

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Fountain City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Fountain City sits at the foot of dramatic bluffs where the Mississippi River forms the state line between Wisconsin and Minnesota. This riverfront landscape is defined by its deep coulees and high ridges, which create a complex network of valleys named for the families who settled them. Local history is etched into the terrain through features like Eagle Valley, Joos Valley, and Bohris Valley, each reflecting the agricultural legacy of the region. The map highlights significant landforms such as Wagners Cliff and Buffalo Ridge, which rise sharply above the river bottoms.

Water plays a central role in the topography, with the Waumandee Cr winding toward the river and the river itself branching into Fountain City Bay and around Island Number Sixtyfour. For those tracing local roots, the map identifies three significant burial sites: Fountain City Cem, Saint Marys Cem, and Eagle Valley Cem, providing essential points of reference for genealogical research within this river valley community.