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2013 Map of Ontario

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Ontario
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Ontario and the surrounding Driftless Area terrain are defined by the winding course of the Kickapoo River, which carves through a landscape of steep ridges and deep valleys. The topography is marked by significant elevations like Mount Pisgah and Flag Rock, which overlook a series of small, named hollows and valleys that suggest a history of tight-knit agricultural settlement. To the east of the river, Wildcat Mountain State Park encompasses Wildcat Mountain, anchoring a region where narrow roads like State Road 131 follow the natural contours of the land.

Local transport and community life are focused around the small settlements of Rockton and Valley, connected by a network of drainage-following routes such as Billings Cr and Jug Cr. The naming conventions found across the map, including Cheyenne Valley, Revels Valley, and Brey Valley, provide a genealogical roadmap of the families who established farms in these secluded coulees. The intricate water system, featuring Cook Cr and Warner Cr, highlights the importance of riparian access in this non-glaciated portion of Wisconsin.