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1962 Map of Orfordville

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Orfordville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Dairy country and rolling farmland define the landscape of south-central Wisconsin in the early 1960s. The village of Orfordville stands as a local hub at the intersection of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul And Pacific railroad and major roadways, while Brodhead occupies the southwestern corner of the sheet along the Green and Rock county line. This area is characterized by its organized rural structure, dotted with small community centers like Magnolia and the rail-side settlement of Cainville.

Waterways such as Allen Creek and Bass Creek carve through the glacial terrain, providing natural drainage for the surrounding fields. Local history is deeply rooted in these townships, evidenced by numerous burial grounds including West Magnolia Cem and Scotch Hill Cem. The map reveals the industrial and recreational aspects of the era, from several quarries and gravel pits to community spaces like Purdy Park and Wayside Park.