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2016 Map of Wauzeka East

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Wauzeka East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Wisconsin River and its complex wetlands dominate this 2016 survey, creating a natural border between Crawford Co and Grant Co. The river valley is characterized by intricate water features like Woodman Lake, Dead Lake, and Bullhead Slough, which stand in contrast to the high, dissecting ridges that define the surrounding interior. This landscape reveals a legacy of upland settlement along features such as Little Irish Ridge and Irish Ridge, where the terrain transitions from steep hollows like Boydtown Hollow to productive valley bottoms.

Small communities and rural centers are scattered throughout the region, including Wauzeka, Woodman, and the crossroads at Werley. For those researching local heritage, the map identifies several key burial sites, including Boydtown Cem and Rosendale Cem near the river, as well as Bethlehem Cem and Saint Lawrence Cem further inland. The confluence of the Kickapoo River and the larger Wisconsin system showcases the hydrography that historically dictated the placement of roads and homesteads in this part of Wisconsin.