2018 Map of Rockdale

About this map

Koshkonong Creek winds through this rural landscape on the border of Dane and Jefferson Counties, anchoring a region defined by its deep Scandinavian heritage and scattered agricultural hamlets. The map documents several significant early burial sites, including the Pioneer Norwegian Cem and the Rockdale Lutheran Church Cem, which reflect the 19th-century settlement patterns of the area. The village of Rockdale sits at a geographic crossroads near Cam-Rock Park Area 3, while the southern reaches of the map transitions toward Albion and the marshy edges of Rice Lake. This 2018 survey illustrates the persistence of small-scale aviation at the Rockdale Airport and the intricate network of farm-to-market roads like Tobacco Rd and Koshkonong Rd that have long supported the local economy.