2018 Map of Waupun South

About this map

Waupun and East Waupun sit at the northwestern edge of a vast wetland landscape defined by the upper reaches of the Horicon Marsh. This 2018 survey detail shows a region where the agricultural grid of Dodge County meets the intricate water systems of the West Branch Rock River and the Burnett Flowage. The eastern half of the map is dominated by named islands such as Stony Island, Gardner Island, and Apple Island, which rise out of the marshy terrain. Local history is anchored by the settlement of Burnett in the south, while the Atwater Community Cem and Burnett Union Cem provide specific points of interest for genealogical research. The landscape is heavily modified by drainage infrastructure, visible through features like Sommers Ditch, Luepke Ditch, and Schattunbergs Ditch, illustrating how the land has been managed for both conservation and farming. Nature trails, including the Red Fox Nature Trail and Egret Trail, skirt the marsh edges, highlighting the area's role as a wildlife refuge.