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2013 Map of Hills

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Coteau des Prairies plateau forms the backdrop for this agricultural section of Rock County, where the township grid is punctuated by established settlements and family farms. At the southern end of the map, the town of Hills serves as a local hub near the Iowa border, featuring the Dutch Reform Church Cem and Bethlehem Cem. To the north, the village of Beaver Creek sits along the interstate corridor, while the small community of Steen occupies the southeastern corner.

Tracing the waterways of Beaver Cr, Mud Cr, and Ash Cr reveals the drainage patterns that defined early settlement. The map is particularly rich for genealogical research, documenting numerous burial grounds including Flowerfield Cem, Trinity Cem, Pleasant View Cem, and Beaver Valley Cem. Individual agricultural landmarks like Reyelts Farm illustrate the continued importance of organized landholdings in this prairie landscape.