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1983 Map of Westby

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Westby
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Westby and Cashton anchor this study of the Driftless Area during the early 1980s, a landscape defined by the deep dissection of ridges and valleys typical of western Wisconsin. The map meticulously records the region's strong Lutheran and Catholic heritage through numerous country churches and cemeteries, such as North Coon Prairie Ch and the Sacred Heart Cem. The terrain is characterized by a series of prominent high points including Rongstad Ridge, Buckskin Ridge, and McElrose Hill, which separate the various coulees and stream valleys.

Water and recreation are centered around Jersey Valley County Park and the winding West Fork Kickapoo River, while the small settlement of Newry and the community at Bloomingdale mark the rural intersections. Cultural landmarks like the Ski Jumps outside Westby highlight local traditions, while the presence of scattered quarries and a Sand Pit point to the local extractive economy that supported the area's road and rail infrastructure.