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2013 Map of Westby

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Westby
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The city of Westby anchors the southwestern portion of this landscape, where the N Fork Bad Axe River originates amidst a network of ridges and coulees. This 2013 survey illustrates the rugged topography characteristic of the Driftless Area, defined by prominent landforms such as Rongstad Ridge, Buckskin Ridge, and Wang Ridge. The settlement of Cashton sits to the northeast, connected by Wi-27, which serves as a primary north-south corridor through the small community of Newry.

Water plays a central role in the geography of the quadrangle, with the W Fork Kickapoo River carving through the eastern hills near Jersey Valley. Local recreation and community hubs are noted by features like Jersey Valley Lake 8 and Living Waters Camp. Genealogists and local researchers can trace the naming of the landscape through family-associated landmarks like McElhose Hill, Gronemus Valley, and Larson Ridge, reflecting the deep-rooted agricultural heritage of this part of Vernon County.