2018 Map of Janesville West

About this map

Janesville and the settlement of Anderson dominate this modern topographic survey, illustrating the urbanization of Rock County along the winding path of the Rock River. The industrial and transportation legacy of the region is evident in the corridors of the Chicago and North Western railroad and the extensive facilities of the Southern Wisconsin Regional Airp to the south. Historically significant sites like Mount Olivet Cem and Oak Hill Cem provide essential anchor points for genealogists, while recreational features such as Lions Beach and the distinctive Big Rock formation highlight the landscape's character. Significant water bodies, including Marsh Cr, Fisher Cr, and Spring Brook, define the drainage patterns that shaped early development in the area before the expansion of the modern street grid and suburban developments like Arbor Ridge.