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1983 Map of Ontario

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Ontario
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Wildcat Mountain State Park anchors the center of this 1980s landscape, where the deeply carved valleys of the Driftless Area dictate the pattern of settlement. The Kickapoo River meanders south through the western edge of the quadrangle, passing the village of Ontario and the smaller community of Rockton. The topography is defined by a dense network of coulees and hollows, including Cheyenne Valley and Warner Creek, which reveal the area's intricate drainage system.

Genealogists will find several burial grounds marking the history of rural townships like Whitestown and Forest, including Billings Creek Cem and Gordon Cem. The presence of landmarks like Wesleyan Ch and numerous quarries along the ridges points to the community life and local industry of Vernon and Monroe counties. This survey serves as a clear record of the region before modern highway expansions altered the character of the valley roads like Cass Valley Road.