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2016 Map of Observatory Hill

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Observatory Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Observatory Hill rises as a prominent landmark in this central Wisconsin landscape, which sits along the border of Marquette Co and Columbia Co. The terrain is defined by a dense network of glacial wetlands and water bodies, including the Grand River and its various tributaries such as French Cr and Belle Fountain Cr. This environment fostered a rural economy evidenced by the Dates Millpond and the presence of established local community hubs like the settlement of Glen Oak.

Genealogists and local historians will find several well-defined burial grounds across the townships, including Oak Lawn Cem and the Greenwood Presbyterian Cem. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the North Marcellon Baptist Cem is situated near Turner Rd, marking the long-standing religious and social foundations of this farming region. The map also traces numerous small lakes like Knights Lake and Madden Lakes, illustrating the characteristic drainage patterns of the area.