2018 Map of Retreat

About this map

Retreat and West Prairie anchor this corner of the Driftless Area, where the boundary between Vernon Co and Crawford Co cuts across high, dissected plateaus. The landscape is defined by its dramatic ridges and hollows, including Bishop Ridge, Nash Ridge, and Tewalt Ridge, which separate the drainage systems of Rush Cr and Sugar Cr. For genealogists and local historians, several small burial grounds are meticulously documented, such as Walnut Mound Cem, Fargo Cem, and Rush Creek Cem, indicating the scattered settlement patterns of these rural townships. The map illustrates a dense network of country roads following the contour of the land, from the winding Bohland Hollow Rd to the straighter ridge-top paths like Devonport Ridge Rd. In the south, the Turkey Bluff Airport sits on a high bench, providing a modern landmark amidst the traditional agricultural terrain of Cooley Valley and Frohock Valley.