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1972 Map of Eau Claire East

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Eau Claire East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Chippewa River and the Eau Claire River converge in this 1970s landscape, defining the industrial and civic layout of Eau Claire and Altoona. The map captures a moment of significant educational and infrastructure development, featuring the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus and the Eau Claire County Airport. Industrial footprints like the Chicago and North Western rail lines and various Gravel Pits contrast with the recreational spaces around Altoona Lake and Putnam Park.

Institutional history is well-represented through numerous parochial and public schools, including St Marys Sch and Regis High Sch. The suburban expansion is evident in the residential plats of Arlington Heights and Pinehurst. Geologists and local historians can trace the intricate drainage of Otter Creek and Little Niagara Creek as they weave through the growing urban footprint of the early eighties revision.