Platte Mound M, Hillside letter on Platte Mound near Platteville, Wisconsin.
Platte Mound M is a large stone letter positioned on a hillside near Platteville in Wisconsin. The formation spans across the slope and creates a bold visual mark that stands out prominently from many vantage points in the surrounding area.
The letter was conceived in 1937 by two university students who drew inspiration from a similar formation at a Colorado mine site. This vision resulted in a permanent stone monument that visibly connected the place to the region's mining past.
The letter represents the mining tradition rooted in the town's past and remains an emblem that students and locals maintain together. This landmark expresses community pride and connects people to the industrial heritage that shaped the area.
To view the letter up close, visitors need to climb stairs that lead to the top of the mound. The effort rewrites with a panoramic outlook over the university grounds and the surrounding landscape.
Before the permanent stone letter was built, the students first marked the design using snow in winter 1936 to visualize their idea. This temporary version disappeared quickly but led to the lasting construction that remains today.
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