1974 Map of Baldwin West

About this map

Hammond and Baldwin serve as the primary hubs in this agricultural stretch of St. Croix County, where the Chicago and North Western railroad dictates the local orientation of industry and commerce. The landscape is defined by the winding courses of the Rush River and the Kinnickinnic River, which carve through the terrain near landmarks like Pine Knoll. Local life in the mid-1970s is evidenced by numerous rural institutions, including the Baldwin Christian Sch, Baptist Ch, and the Peace Ch. The presence of the Baldwin Landing Strip and various gravel pits suggests a mix of small-town infrastructure and resource extraction. A distinct network of named rural roads, such as Stagecoach Drive and Steeple Drive, connects these settlements across the townships of Hammond, Pleasant Valley, and Rush River.