Near Mauston in Juneau County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Sand Counties – Aldo Leopold Territory
At the core of Aldo Leopold’s writing is the concept of a land ethic in which love and respect for the land are the guiding principles. He believed that public conservation efforts had little chance of success unless private individuals felt a strong personal responsibility for the health of the land.
In 1935, driven to action by this philosophy, Leopold purchased a Sand County farm “worn out and then abandoned by our bigger-and-better society” and “selected for its lack of goodness and its lack of highway.” There the Leopold family spent twelve years of time and effort changing their 80 acres of desolation into a showpiece of native Wisconsin habitat complete with abundant wildlife and restored natural landscape. In so doing, Aldo Leopold left us an inspiring example of the land ethic in action.
Erected 1983 by the Wisconsin Historical Society. (Marker Number 270.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Environment • Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 43° 45.072′ N, 89° 56.976′ W. Marker is near Mauston, Wisconsin, in Juneau County. Marker can be reached from Interstate 90/94 at milepost 75, on the right when traveling west. Marker is southeast of Mauston at westbound Rest Area 10. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mauston WI 53948, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Highway (within shouting distance of this marker); The Wisconsin River (approx. one mile away); The Iron Brigade (approx. one mile away); Lyndon Station Area Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.7 miles away); Hop Raising (approx. 3.8 miles away); Orland S. Loomis (1893–1942) (approx. 7 miles away); Stewart's Chapel (approx. 7.4 miles away); Leaping the Chasm (approx. 8.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mauston.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2007, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 2,182 times since then and 120 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 16, 2007, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on April 18, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.