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2016 Map of Janesville East

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Janesville East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Janesville's eastern residential expansion and the surrounding Rock County agricultural landscape are the primary focus of this 2016 survey. The terrain is characterized by the prominent rise of Mt Zion and the winding course of Blackhawk Creek, which cuts through the central sections of the map. Suburban development in the west contrasts sharply with the open rural acreage to the east, where the small settlement of Emerald Grove remains a distinct community node.

Outdoor recreation and conservation are highlighted by the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, which meanders through the northwest corner of the quadrangle near Spauldings Pond. Local heritage is preserved at sites like Mount Zion Cemetery and Emerald Grove Cemetery, while the presence of the Hacklander Airport indicates the region's continued integration of small-scale aviation within its traditional farming environment.