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1905 Map of Richland Center, 1934 Print
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1905 Map of Richland Center

USGS Topo · Published 1934

About this map

Richland Center serves as the focal point of this early twentieth-century landscape, where the northern Driftless Area topography transitions into the wide valley of the Wisconsin River. The river corridor acts as a primary artery for both commerce and transport, carrying the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad through riverside towns like Muscoda, Avoca, and Spring Green. The map captures a transitional moment for rural mail delivery, specifically noting Gotham P.O. Richland City and Beach P.O., while the interior is dotted with numerous small crossroads such as Sextonville, Bear Valley, and Rockbridge. Steep-sided valleys carved by Willow Creek, Honey Creek, and the Pine River define the local settlement patterns, forcing roads and villages into the narrow corridors between high ridges and the distinct Twin Bluffs.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1905
Date Published1934
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 19.78 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain