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1972 Map of Altura

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Altura
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Altura serves as a central hub in this Winona County landscape, surrounded by deep-cut limestone valleys and the dense timber of the Minnesota Memorial Hardwood State Forest. The geography is defined by the winding course of the Whitewater River and its South Fork, which carve through the plateau to create distinctive features like Kieffer Valley and Straight Valley. Agricultural and religious community life is evident in the small settlements of Bethany and Oakridge, each anchored by local landmarks like Bethany Ch and Trinity Ch.

Conservation and industrial efforts are grounded in the terrain, with the State Fish Hatchery located near Crystal Spring and several Quarries dotting the hillsides. An Old RR Grade provides a legible path through the forest, marking the former transportation corridors that once connected these uplands to the river valleys. This 1972 survey also captures specific local landmarks such as Lake Horn and the Sewage Disposal facility, reflecting the infrastructure of the era.