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2010 Map of Muscoda

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Muscoda serves as a central hub along the southern bank of the Wisconsin River, which dominates this landscape with its wide channel and scattered islands like McClary Island and High Bank Island. The river valley is defined by its agricultural legacy, with numerous family-named operations such as the Alfalfa Stock Farm, Valley Brook Holstein Farm, and Wisconsin Valley Fruit and Stock Farm dotting the fertile plains. These farms suggest a long-standing dairy and livestock economy rooted in the township structure.

Upland features provide a distinct contrast to the river bottom, including Miller Hollow and the notable Pompeiis Pillar. The map preserves important genealogical sites, including Pleasant Hill Cemetery and Dawson Cemetery, alongside smaller settlements like Balmoral and Orion. Notable water features such as Goodwiler Lake and the Rodolf Dam on Mill Creek indicate how the local hydrology was managed for both recreation and industry in this portion of Wisconsin.