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1962 Map of Springfield Corners

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Springfield Corners
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Glacial topography and small-scale agriculture define this pocket of Dane County, where the transition between the rolling hills of Roxbury and the drainage of Waunakee Marsh is marked by a network of gravel excavations. The settlement of Springfield Corners serves as a central junction, surrounded by rural community landmarks like Springfield Sch and the Kohlman Cem. The map illustrates a landscape of working lands, with numerous Quarries and Gravel Pits scattered near the headwaters of Sixmile Creek and Pheasant Branch.

Local history is deeply rooted in the small hamlets of Martinsville and Ashton, which remained largely distinct at this time. To the northwest, the map captures the area around Brandenburg Lake and Camp Brandenburg, contrasting the natural wetlands with the rectilinear property lines indicated by the photogrammetric survey. This edition includes purple revisions from 1969, showing subtle growth in residential areas like Ashton Corners and the local Trailer Park near the town boundaries.