2013 Map of Alma

About this map

The Mississippi River dominates this landscape where the borders of Wisconsin and Minnesota meet, creating a complex network of islands and side channels. The settlement of Alma sits tucked against the base of Twelve Mile Bluff on the eastern bank, while across the river valley to the west, the village of Kellogg rests near the winding path of the Zumbro River. This 2013 survey illustrates the dramatic riverine geography of the Upper Mississippi, including the intricate branching of the Buffalo Slough and the wide expanses of Robinson Lake. To the south, the river braids around Fisher Island and through the West Newton Chute near the small community of West Newton. The map provides a detailed view of the valley's drainage, showing where the Buffalo River and Mill Cr contribute to the main channel.