2013 Map of Valton

About this map

Agricultural operations and namesake valleys define this corner of the Driftless Area during the early 21st century. The Little Baraboo River and its many tributaries, such as Beaver Cr and Melancthon Cr, carve a landscape of high ground including Debello Ridge and Hickory Ridge. This map is particularly valuable for its preservation of historic farm names, which persist alongside modern infrastructure like Wi-80. Unlike many modern surveys that omit individual property identities, this record explicitly identifies specialized dairy and stock operations like the Spring Brook Stock and Dairy Farm and the Slaney Home Stock Farm. These labels provide a rare look at the enduring legacy of Wisconsin's dairy industry in rural settlements like Valton and Benders Corners, showing how family-named landmarks like Jones Valley and Grimes Valley remain tied to the physical geography.