Pardeeville and Wyocena serve as the primary hubs in this central Columbia County landscape, where the Fox River and Duck Creek define the local hydrology. The area is characterized by a high density of glacial lakes, including Swan Lake, Park Lake, and the smaller Breneman Lake. For genealogists, the map is particularly valuable for its documentation of numerous rural burial sites, such as Fuller Cem near the northern border and Henlon Cem further south. The settlement patterns follow a mix of historic routes like Military Rd and newer residential developments concentrated along the shorelines of Park Lake. Smaller hamlets like Marcellon and Belle Fountain anchor the northeastern sections, while the presence of Sheep Island provides a distinctive landmark within the local lake system.
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1901 · Poynette
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1902 · Portage
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Randolph
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Columbus
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Madison
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1960 · Madison
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Poynette
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1962 · Portage
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1980 · Rio
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1980 · Marquette
USGS Topo · 1:24,000