2010 Map of Potosi

About this map

The Mississippi River and its confluence with the Grant River define the southwestern edge of this Grant County landscape. The settlement of Potosi sits inland along the winding Potosi Creek, surrounded by established villages like Tennyson, British Hollow, and Buena Vista. For genealogists and local historians, the area is notable for its numerous burial grounds, including Saint Thomas Cemetery and Osceola Cemetery. The topography is marked by named hollows such as Yankee Hollow and Hog Hollow, reflecting the local practice of naming the deep valleys between ridges. Along the riverfront, landforms like Island Number Two Hundred Eleven and landmarks like Spechts Ferry indicate the historical importance of the river corridor for transit and commerce. To the north, Rockville sits near where Willow Creek meets the broader drainage system.