1980 Map of Wilson

About this map

Deep valleys and timbered ridges characterize this section of Winona County, dominated by the Richard J Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest. The settlement of Wilson sits at a high-elevation plateau, serving as a hub for the surrounding townships of Warren, Wilson, and Hart. The landscape is etched by drainage systems including West Burns Valley, East Burns Valley, and the headwaters of Money Creek, which have dictated the placement of early roads and farmsteads. Local genealogy is well-represented through numerous rural burial grounds such as Frank Hill Cem and Brand Cem, alongside several parish landmarks like Immaculate Conception Ch and St Johns Ch. The map also captures specialized land uses, from the recreational Camp We-No-Nah to active Quarries that utilize the area's limestone deposits. The alignment of Interstate 90 cuts across the northern half of the sheet, illustrating how modern transportation corridors adapted to the complex driftless area topography.