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1973 Map of Gilmanton

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Gilmanton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Gilmanton stands as the primary settlement in this Wisconsin interior, situated at the confluence of Hadley Creek and Elk Creek. The landscape transitions from the broad floodplains of the Buffalo River in the northwest to a deeply dissected plateau characterized by intricate ridge-and-valley systems. High points such as Tom Mountain and Eagle Peak provide orientation across the townships of Gilmanton and Montana.

Genealogists can identify key burial sites at Gilmanton Cem and Lincoln Cem, the latter located near the small community of Kinsche. The map captures the agricultural and extractive character of Buffalo County in the 1970s, noting several Quarry locations and small hamlets like Praag. The drainage patterns are particularly well-defined, showing how Waumandee Creek and its many tributaries, including Little Waumandee Creek, have carved out named corridors like Stage Valley and Lee Valley.