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1907 Map of Sun Prairie

Name: 1907 Topographic Map of Sun Prairie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1914
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1914

About this map

Glacial drumlins and wetland marshes dominate the landscape of eastern Dane County in this 1905 survey, illustrating a region defined by agricultural expansion and a dense network of early railroads. The village of Sun Prairie stands as a primary hub, situated near the headwaters of Koshkonong Creek and surrounded by numerous unnamed hills and ridges. The map captures the significant drainage patterns of the area, including the sprawling Brazee Swamp and the meandering course of Waterloo Creek, which passes through Marshall.

Transportation infrastructure is remarkably detailed, featuring lines like the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul RR and the Chicago and Northwestern RR. These rails connect small settlements such as London, Deerfield, and Cottage Grove, highlighting the late nineteenth-century rail-and-river economy. Landforms like Liberty Mound provide distinct orientation points amidst the complex topography of marshes and prairie land, offering a clear record of the area's development before modern urbanization.