1965 Map of Viroqua

About this map

Viroqua serves as the focal point of this Vernon County landscape, situated atop the prominent Coon Prairie and Round Prairie systems. The map illustrates a transitional era where traditional agricultural hubs like Westby and Cashton remain tied to the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail line. The terrain is deeply defined by a series of narrow valleys and ridges, including Bohemian Ridge and Clinton Ridge, which separate the headwaters of the Kickapoo River from the drainage of the Bad Axe River. Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, from the Sacred Heart Ch in the north to the Brookville Cem in the south, alongside numerous country schools such as Clockmaker Sch and Nerison Sch that once anchored these rural neighborhoods.