2010 Map of Poynette

About this map

Poynette and the riverside settlement of Dekorra define this Columbia County landscape, where the Wisconsin River and Baraboo River converge. The geography is marked by distinctive elevations such as Saint Lawrence Bluff, Whites Bluff, and Allen Bluff, which overlook a network of meandering waterways including Rowan Creek and Hinkson Creek. To the north, the industrial footprint of Lake Columbia sits near Lib Cross Island, contrasting with the numerous small family and community burial grounds that dot the countryside. Genealogists will find a high density of preserved records here, from the Hillside Cemetery in the south to the Pacific Cemetery and Inch Cemetery further north. The map also captures local transportation and aviation history with the Bancroft Landing Strip and a complex web of rural roads, including Saint Lawrence Bluff Rd and Thunderbird Rd, reflecting the area's transition from early river-based commerce to modern connectivity.