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1958 Map of North Freedom

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of North Freedom
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Baraboo River winds through this 1958 landscape, providing a geographic anchor for the villages of North Freedom and Rock Springs. To the east, the extensive footprint of the Badger Ordnance Works stands in stark contrast to the rural character of the surrounding townships. The area is marked by a high density of local institutions, from country schools like Pewits Nest Sch and Elder Ridge Sch to significant cultural landmarks such as Free Thinkers Hall and the Mt Ida Convent.

Transportation is defined by the Chicago and North Western railroad corridor, which follows the river valley through the northern half of the map. Settlers' legacy is preserved in numerous family and community burial grounds, including the East Narrows Prairie Cem and Sumpter Hill Cem. The terrain transitions from the open flats of Narrows Prairie to the prominent heights of Happy Hill and the protected lands of Devils Lake State Park along the eastern margin.