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2018 Map of Steuben

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Steuben
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Kickapoo River carves a winding path through this corner of Crawford County, creating a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and narrow valleys. Small settlements like Steuben and Barnum are situated along the riverbanks and rail corridor, where the terrain levels out before rising sharply into prominent landforms such as The Hogback and Vinegar Ridge. This geography dictated the placement of early infrastructure, with Railroad St and Co Rd W following the natural contours of the valley floors.

Genealogists will find a significant concentration of family and community burial sites across the ridges and hollows. From Haney Valley Cem in the north to Pleasant Mound Cem in the southeast, these locations reflect the dispersed nature of upland farming. Named features like North Star Hollow, Childs Hollow, and Boydtown Hollow further illustrate how local identity is tied to the unique drainage patterns of the Driftless Area.