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2022 Map of Rising Sun

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Rising Sun
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Liberty Pole and Rising Sun anchor the high ground of the Driftless Area in this modern topographic study, where the plateau is deeply dissected by a dense network of coulees and ridges. The boundary between Vernon County and Crawford County bisects the landscape, which is defined by narrow ridges such as Nash Ridge and McManus Ridge. These elevated spines support the primary settlements and rural road networks, while the steep valleys of Tainter Creek and Hornby Creek drop away to the drainages below.

Local history is preserved in landmarks like Monument Rock and the Towerville Cemetery near the crossroads of Towerville. The map illustrates a contemporary pattern of land use where farmsteads follow the contours of the limestone ridges, a testament to the enduring agricultural layout of the region. Distinctive features like Mickelson Ridge and Conway Valley highlight the intricate, unglaciated topography that characterizes this part of southwest Wisconsin.