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2013 Map of Witoka

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The ridge-and-valley landscape of Winona County is documented here during the early 21st century, centered on the community of Witoka. The terrain is characterized by dramatic elevation changes, with named uplands like Pleasant Ridge and Homer Ridge overlooking deep-set valleys such as Homer Valley, Decker Valley, and Campbell Valley. This topography dictates the settlement patterns and road networks, forcing transportation along the high spines or through the drainage basins of Cedar Cr, Big Trout Cr, and Pine Cr.

Genealogists and local historians will find several established burial sites, including Saint Patricks Cem, Cedar Valley Cem, Bush Cem, and Hillside Cem. The map illustrates the convergence of local infrastructure, where Co HWY-12 and Co HWY-11 connect small clusters like Ridgeway to the outlying township roads. The layout of Pleasant Valley and the rural surroundings of Pickwick reflect a transition between agricultural land use and the protected hydrology of the Mississippi River's driftless tributaries.