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1985 Map of Richland Center, 1991 Print
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1985 Map of Richland Center

USGS Topo · Published 1991

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The Wisconsin River corridor dominates this mid-1980s landscape, winding through the driftless area of southwest Wisconsin. The map illustrates a region defined by deeply incised valleys and high ridges like Kickapoo Ridge and Maple Ridge, where the complex drainage of the Kickapoo River and Pine River dictates the pattern of small dairy-country settlements. The Chicago and North Western rail line follows the river valley floor, connecting the agricultural hubs of Boscobel, Muscoda, and Lone Rock. To the east, the sprawling Governor Dodge State Park and the distinct formation of Black Hawk Rock highlight the transition from bottomland to upland plateau. Large tracts of protected land, including the Lower Wisconsin River State Wildlife Area, preserve the expansive wetlands and sand prairies that have historically shaped local commerce and navigation.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1985
Date Published1991
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:100,000
Physical Dimensions40.7 x 24.5 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain