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1983 Map of Mt. Zion

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Mt. Zion
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Knapp Creek and its many tributaries, including Jimtown Branch and English Run, carve through a landscape of prominent ridges and deep hollows in this 1983 survey. Small agricultural settlements like Rolling Ground, Tavera, and Mt Zion dot the terrain, reflecting the region's rural character and reliance on a network of narrow valley floors and broad upland ridges. This topography dictated the placement of early infrastructure, from family cemeteries like Mook Cem to educational hubs such as the Orchard View Sch and Scott Sch.

The presence of numerous family-named landmarks, such as Lightfoot Ridge and Horrigan Ridge, alongside the Leeward Farms Landing Strip, illustrates the evolution of land use in this part of Wisconsin. Rural life is further mapped through the sites of local industry, including several quarries and a Gravel Pit, providing a detailed look at the physical and social geography of the area just before the turn of the 21st century.