1975 Map of Wisconsin Dells SW

About this map

Agricultural patterns and wooded coulees dominate the landscape of Sauk County in the mid-1970s. This orthophotoquad reveals the intricate textures of contour plowing and farmstead layouts surrounding the eastern outskirts of Reedsburg. Unlike traditional topographic maps, this aerial perspective from the U.S. Geological Survey provides a literal view of the land use, showing the dense concentration of farm buildings and the winding network of rural roads that connect these upland properties. The sharp contrast between the dark, forested slopes and the pale, multi-toned geometric crop fields highlights the area's transition from the developed town center to the surrounding dairy country.