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2010 Map of Weston

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Weston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Weston settlement and the small community of Comfort anchor this landscape in Dunn County, where agricultural grid roads intersect a complex system of waterways. Water management is a defining characteristic of the area, evidenced by a series of structures including Knights Creek 1 E4242 Dam, Knights Creek 4 E4242 Dam, and Knights Creek 5 E4242 Dam. These controls on Knights Creek and its tributaries, such as the North Branch Knights Creek, reflect the long-standing efforts to harness and manage the local drainage basins for the surrounding farmland.

Local history is preserved at the Irving Creek Cemetery in the northeast and the Lower Weston Cemetery further south. The Eau Galle River meanders through the southern portion of the quadrangle, serving as a primary geographical marker. The road network, dominated by routes like County Hwy-Q and County Hwy-C, provides a clear view of the rural settlement patterns that have persisted in this part of Wisconsin into the 21st century.