2010 Map of Lancaster

About this map

Lancaster serves as the focal point of this southwestern Wisconsin landscape, where the street grid of the county seat transitions into a network of agricultural roads and drainage basins. The area is defined by its numerous small burial grounds, including Hillside Cemetery just east of town and Saint Clements Cemetery to the southwest, reflecting the deep-rooted settlement patterns of Grant County. Further south, the rural community of Boice Prairie sits near the Lancaster Municipal Airport, surrounded by the winding tributaries of the Platte River and Boice Creek. The topography is marked by distinct valleys carved by waterways like Pigeon Creek and McPherson Branch, which dictate the placement of early routes such as Old Potosi Rd and S Boice Creek Rd. This survey documents the intersection of established town life and the enduring farmsteads of the driftless region.