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2015 Map of Waupun South

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Waupun South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

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Horicon Marsh dominates the eastern half of this landscape, creating a complex network of waterways and named islands including Stony Island, Rank Island, and Goose Island. The West Branch Rock River feeds into this expansive wetland system, which is further defined by a series of engineered channels like Sommers Ditch and Luebke Ditch. The transition from the urban fringes of Waupun and East Waupun to the agrarian and marshy lowlands illustrates the local importance of water management and land use in Dodge County.

To the south, the settlement of Burnett serves as a local hub near the Burnett Flowage. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Atwater Community Cem and Burnett Union Cem, which offer physical links to the area's early families. The southern portion of the marsh reveals a specialized geography of smaller landforms like Strawberry Island and Apple Island, alongside the Steamboat Channel, reflecting the history of navigation and resource extraction within the marsh before modern conservation efforts.