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Autumn in the Driftless Area of Cross Plains, Wisconsin. The Driftless Area, also known as Bluff Country and the Paleozoic Plateau, is a topographical and cultural region in the Midwestern United States [1] that comprises southwestern Wisconsin, southeastern Minnesota, northeastern Iowa, and the extreme northwestern corner of Illinois.
Ocooch Mountains are a place name for the Western Upland area of Wisconsin also known as the Driftless Region, meaning un-glaciated, lacking glacial drift or the Paleozoic Plateau, referring to a geologic era, Greek for "ancient life". The lack of glaciated terrain accounts for high hills, bluffs, and ridges.
51b - Central Wisconsin Undulating Till Plain; 51c - Glacial Lake Wisconsin Sand Plain; 51d - Central Sand Ridges; 51e - Upper Wolf River Stagnation Moraine; 51f - Green Bay Till and Lacustrine Plain; 51g - Door Peninsula; 52 Driftless Area. 52a - Savanna Section; 52b - Coulee Section; 53 Southeastern Wisconsin Till Plains. 53a - Rock River ...
Baraboo Range in winter Looking east down the range on Wisconsin Highway 78. The Baraboo Range is a mountain range in Columbia County and Sauk County, Wisconsin. Geologically, it is a syncline fold consisting of highly eroded Precambrian metamorphic rock. It is about 25 miles (40 km) long and varies from 5 to 10 miles (16 km) in width.
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Several of the sites provide habitat for rare or endangered plant and animal species. The Driftless Area in southwest Wisconsin is known for its rare species, especially in the Baraboo Range. [1] Owners include private individuals, Native American tribes, and several county, state and federal agencies. [1]
Since 1966, La Crosse has seen its population grow by 10.73%, while its area, miles of sewer, and miles of water mains each grew by more than 50%. [17] [18] La Crosse remains the largest city on Wisconsin's western border, and the educational institutions in the city have recently led it toward becoming a regional technology and medical hub.
Pages in category "Driftless Area" The following 110 pages are in this category, out of 110 total. ... Bagley, Wisconsin; Baraboo Range; Beaver Creek Valley State Park;