Coles Valley and the surrounding coulee-style terrain define this portion of Monroe County, where complex ridges and rock formations overlook a landscape shaped by the La Crosse River and Silver Cr. Notable geological landmarks like Chimney Rock, Cave Rock, and Face Rock rise above the agricultural valley floors, while Summit Ridge and Sugarbush Hill dominate the southern heights. This mid-2010s survey reveals the intersection of military and civil infrastructure, with the Sparta/Fort McCoy Airport and the Young Tactical Landing Site situated alongside local settlements like Scotts Junction. Genealogists will find significant local history in the presence of several burial grounds, including the Mound Prairie Cem, County Cem, and Farmers Valley Cem, which anchor the rural community of Farmers Valley.
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1909 · Sparta
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1916 · Tomah
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1928 · Melrose
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1947 · Millston
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Sparta
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Millston
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Sparta
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Tomah
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Melrose
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Eau Claire
USGS Topo · 1:250,000