Portage sits at a historic continental divide where the Fox River and Wisconsin River nearly meet, a unique geographic relationship defined by the Portage Canal. This 2013 survey illustrates the modern layout of the city and its surrounding water systems, including the complex drainage of French Creek and Duck Creek. The landscape is dotted with recreational and natural landmarks like Silver Lake Beach and Westerberg Island, alongside regional infrastructure such as Portage Municipal Airport and the Coleman Airport further east. Residential and rural developments are shown through a network of named roads including Military Rd and Blackhawk Rd, reflecting the area's continued growth as a hub between these two significant river systems.
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1895 · Baraboo
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1901 · Poynette
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1902 · Portage
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1902 · Briggsville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1908 · Baraboo
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Madison
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Briggsville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1959 · Baraboo
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1960 · Madison
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Poynette
USGS Topo · 1:62,500