2016 Map of Rio

About this map

Rio and Doylestown serve as primary anchors for this region of Columbia County, Wisconsin, where agricultural lands are defined by a network of drainage systems and small water bodies. The terrain is marked by significant wetlands and slow-moving water, including the Middle Br Duck Cr in the north and the N Br Crawfish River passing through Otsego. Local history and genealogy are deeply rooted in the rural cemetery system, with locations such as the Saint Joseph Cem and Bonnet Prairie Lutheran Cem indicating early settlement patterns and community centers. Transport is dominated by county roads and local connectors like Co RD B and Co RD SS, which link the various hamlets and farms. Small ponds such as Willow Mill Pond and Silver Springs Pond reflect the local hydrology, while the presence of Higgins Airport shows the integration of small-scale aviation into the rural landscape.