1936 Map of Elk Mound

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Chippewa River meanders through the southern half of this landscape, defining the rural economy of Dunn and Eau Claire Counties in the mid-1930s. The region is characterized by a dense network of one-room schoolhouses such as Waneka Sch, Sinking Creek Sch, and Bear Valley Sch, indicating a well-distributed agrarian population. Transport relies on a mix of early state highways and multiple rail lines, including the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific, which serves the riverfront settlements. A notable transition is visible at Old Albertville, suggesting a shift in settlement patterns towards the newer Albertville. Local recreation and community hubs are prominently marked, from the Polo Grounds near Union to Carson Park on the edge of Eau Claire, while the Old Meridean Ferry still provides a vital river crossing point.