Wisconsin Dells in Columbia County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Wisconsin River
Man and Nature Converge
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 2, 2020
1. The Wisconsin River Marker
Inscription.
The Wisconsin River. Man and Nature Converge. Picture before you a white-rapids river raging between its rocky banks. The early days of the Wisconsin River flowing through this region were not the serene postcard scenes of today. The riverbed and towering sandstone bluffs were formed more than 14,000 years ago when Glacial Lake Wisconsin broke through an ice dam sending turbulent flood waters to carve out the picturesque landscape. Now tamed by 25 hydroelectric dams on its route from Upper Michigan to the Mississippi, this great river is the longest and hardest working in the state. It has carried native people and explorers, supported commerce and leisure, and stands as the foremost ambassador greeting visitors to beautiful Wisconsin Dells.
Picture before you a white-rapids river raging between its rocky banks. The early days of the Wisconsin River flowing through this region were not the serene postcard scenes of today. The riverbed and towering sandstone bluffs were formed more than 14,000 years ago when Glacial Lake Wisconsin broke through an ice dam sending turbulent flood waters to carve out the picturesque landscape. Now tamed by 25 hydroelectric dams on its route from Upper Michigan to the Mississippi, this great river is the longest and hardest working in the state. It has carried native people and explorers, supported commerce and leisure, and stands as the foremost ambassador greeting visitors to beautiful Wisconsin Dells.
Location. 43° 37.711′ N, 89° 46.611′ W. Marker is in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, in Columbia County. Marker can be reached from Broadway near Eddy Street, on the right when traveling north. This marker is located on the "Riverwalk.". Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 150 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells WI 53965, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. River Excursions (within shouting distance of this marker); The Railroads (within shouting distance of this marker);
More about this marker. The "Riverwalk" is a public path along a portion of the Wisconsin River. Eleven makers are found along this path. Road access to the path is only available at the beginning and end of the "Riverwalk."
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 2, 2020
2. The Wisconsin River Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 138 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 30, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
