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2010 Map of Kendall West

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Kendall West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Dorset Ridge anchors this portion of Monroe County, defining a landscape where numerous named valleys converge. The map documents a complex drainage system where the headwaters of the Kickapoo River, Little Lemonweir River, and Baraboo River all originate in close proximity, indicating a significant regional divide. This topography influenced early settlement patterns, visible in the string of small communities like Finucan Valley, Hoye Valley, and Hoffman Corners.

Modern recreation follows historical transit corridors, most notably the Elroy Sparta State Trl, which utilizes a former railroad grade. A significant engineering feature, the Number One Tunnel, is located along this trail near the center of the sheet. Genealogists will find interest in several established burial sites, including the Dorset Ridge Cemetery, Saint Matthew Cemetery, and Dorset Cemetery, which serve as markers for the area's rural history.