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2022 Map of Janesville West

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Janesville West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Janesville is depicted here during a period of modern expansion along the Rock River, showcasing a landscape where civic institutions and residential growth meet the river's winding path. The western reaches of the city are anchored by significant local history landmarks, including the Rock County Courthouse and the University of Wisconsin - Rock County campus. The spatial arrangement of the city is clearly defined by historic burying grounds like Mount Olivet Cem, Oak Hill Cem, and the Rock County Farm Cem, which offer vital touchstones for genealogical research.

Industrial and recreational footprints are evident near the riverbanks, where the namesake Big Rock stands alongside Lions Beach and the waters of Kiwanis Pond. North of the main city center, the settlement of Anderson and the Milton Lawns Memorial Park mark the transition toward more open terrain. Small tributaries such as Fisher Cr and Markham Cr drain the western outskirts, illustrating the natural drainage patterns that shaped the early development of this Wisconsin county seat.