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1961 Map of Rockdale

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Rockdale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Rockdale and its surrounding wetlands define the landscape of eastern Dane County during the early 1960s. The village is situated along the Koshkonong creek system, anchored by the Rockdale Millpond and its associated quarries. To the south, the terrain opens into a series of interconnected water bodies including Rice Lake, Sweet Lake, and Turtle Lake, before reaching the northern tip of Lake Koshkonong at Olsons Bay.

Agricultural and social life in the townships of Christiana and Albion is well-documented through a network of rural landmarks. Genealogists can identify significant cultural sites such as the East Koshkonong Church and its neighboring Cemetery, alongside several country schoolhouses like Smithback School and Hillside School. Specialized land use is noted at the Hickory Hill Girl Scout Camp and the small Tobacco City Airport, reflecting the region's historical ties to tobacco farming.