2018 Map of Hollandale

About this map

The East Branch Pecatonica River and its numerous tributaries carve a complex series of valleys through Iowa County, defining the geography of this driftless region. Along the northern ridge, the settlements of Ridgeway and Barneveld sit atop the high ground, while Hollandale is situated at the southern confluence of these drainages. The landscape is a network of named hollows including Jones Valley, Spring Valley, and Banner Valley, illustrating how the local terrain dictated early road placement and property boundaries. Genealogists and historians can identify local landmarks like the Long Valley Cem and Ryan Spring, alongside family-named routes such as McSherry Nhles Rd and Schurch Rd. The map detail traces the intricate relationship between the winding waterways, like Smith Conley Cr and Dodge Branch, and the rural infrastructure that follows the contours of the land.