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2013 Map of Lime Ridge

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Lime Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Agricultural traditions in southern Wisconsin are vividly detailed in this 2013 survey, which documents an intricate landscape of specialized family-named farms and stock operations. The terrain is shaped by the winding courses of Willow Cr and Bear Cr, creating pockets of level land for various enterprises such as the Fairview Grain and Hop Farm and the Larch Fruit Farm. The settlement pattern centers on small communities like Lime Ridge, Loyd, and Sandusky, connected by a network of rural routes and state roads.

The map reveals a high concentration of dairy and stock farming, including the Oakwood Dairy Farm and Maple Grove Stock Farm, which define the local economy. Genealogists and local historians can trace specific land-use patterns through features like the Woods Homestead and naming conventions found at Wards Corners. This record of the 21st-century landscape preserves the names of established agricultural sites that continue to shape the character of Richland County.