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2015 Map of Eau Claire West

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Eau Claire West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Chippewa River carves a dominant path through this landscape, defining the western expansion of Eau Claire and the surrounding valley. In this mid-2010s survey, the river's horseshoe bend creates the prominent Half Moon Lake, a distinct oxbow that serves as a focal point for the city’s geography, complete with Half Moon Beach. The area is a hub for higher education, showing the campuses of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and the Chippewa Valley Technical College near the riverbanks.

Transportation networks are well-defined, including the Union Pacific RR corridor and several local landmarks like Pritchard Airport. Beyond the urban center, the map identifies smaller settlements like Truax and Shawtown, while high points such as Mt Washington and Mt Simon overlook the valley. For those researching local heritage, the inclusion of McCombs Cemetery and Lakeview Cemetery provides specific points of interest within the larger township grid.