1962 Map of Mt. Vernon

About this map

The West Branch Sugar River and its tributaries carve a complex drainage pattern through the unglaciated uplands of Dane County. In the early 1960s, the village of Mt Horeb serves as the primary northern hub, while the smaller settlements of Mt Vernon and Primrose anchor the rural landscape to the south. This area is characterized by a high density of local landmarks and civic infrastructure, from the Mt Vernon Landing Strip and Townhall to numerous active quarries scattered throughout the ridges. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of rural burial sites, including East Primrose Cem, West Primrose Cem, and Oak Hill Cem. The educational landscape of the era is captured through surviving landmarks like Britt Valley Sch and Dixon Sch, while natural features such as Donald Rock and Devils Chimney reflect the unique geology of the Britt Valley region.