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Glacial Wisconsin
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Originally named Leroy Station, Oakdale changed its name
after mail was continually misdirected to the village of Elroy, 25
miles to the south. While its first name wasn't unique enough to
avoid confusion, this interesting area certainly is one of a
kind.
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Beach at Mill Bluff |
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Oakdale is a gateway to Wisconsin's "driftless area."
This geological feature is the result of the final state of
glaciation. During the last glacial advance in the area, the
Wisconsin River was obstructed near Wisconsin Dells, and it then
formed a glacial lake which covered most of the area. Mill
Bluff State Park, located three miles southeast of the village
of Oakdale, was once underwater! |
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Office at Mill Bluff Park |
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Tall bluffs rise abruptly from the flat plains surrounding
Oakdale. These mighty bluffs once stood as islands in the
long-vanished glacial lake. The bluffs, depending on their size,
are called "buttes" or "mesas" (Spanish for "tables").
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At Mill Bluff State Park, visitors can climb the park's
namesake, Mill Bluff, and look out across the "islands" left by
this historic lake, as well as picnic, swim and camp to their
heart's content.
Guests to Oakdale are also conveniently situated to enjoy
the
Elroy-Sparta State Bike Trail. Good food and recreational
opportunities complete the enjoyable amenities offer by this
glacial gem of a village.
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