1983 Map of Round Bluff

About this map

The confluence of the Wisconsin River and the Lemonweir River dominates this 1980s landscape, illustrating a complex network of wetlands and river channels south of Castle Rock Lake. This survey captures a moment when traditional land uses like the townhall and St Michaels Cem in Marion persisted alongside the burgeoning recreational character of the region. The map details a transition from the agricultural grid to the specialized grounds of the Woodside Ranch and the extensive bridle trails that weave through the woodlands north of the Lemonweir River. To the south, the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad cuts through the terrain near the distinct elevation of Round Bluff, while the settlements of Germantown and Springville sit on opposite banks of the primary river system.