2016 Map of Gillingham

About this map

The W Br Pine River and its numerous tributaries carve a series of deep hollows and valleys through Richland County, shaping the settlement patterns of this corner of Wisconsin. Small rural centers like Woodstock and Gillingham are situated along these watercourses, connected by a network of winding roads such as Co Hwy D and Co Hwy I that follow the natural contours of the land. The ridge-and-valley topography is evident in landmarks like English Ridge and Cribben Hill, which rise above the surrounding drainages. Genealogy researchers will find significant value in the distribution of local burial grounds, including Woodstock Cem, Bloom City Cem, and Fancy Creek Cem, often located near the small summits or valley floors. The map also documents the drainage of Fancy Cr and Marshall Cr, showing how the early agricultural layout was dictated by the drainage of these smaller streams.