
Saint Marys Ridge and Summit Ridge define the complex topography of this Monroe County landscape, where deep drainages like Lyon Valley and Halls Valley cut through the high ground. The settlement of Saint Marys sits centrally on the ridge, serving as a focal point for the surrounding rural area. To the northeast, the village of Norwalk is situated near several burial grounds, including the Norwalk Catholic Cem and Pilgrims Home Cem. The modern infrastructure of the Elroy-Sparta State Trl follows a historic corridor through Farmers Valley, tracing a path that once supported the region's rail-dependent economy. Notable water features such as Brush Cr and Pinnacle Rock Pond illustrate the local hydrology, while named landmarks like Red Rock provide specific geographic anchors for genealogists and local historians tracking family landholdings in this dissected portion of the Driftless Area.
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1909 · Sparta
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1916 · Tomah
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1923 · Viroqua
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1926 · Viroqua
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1926 · La Farge
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Sparta
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Sparta
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Tomah
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · La Crosse
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · La Crosse
USGS Topo · 1:250,000