Chippewa River floodplains and the intricate channel of Buffalo Slough dominate the eastern landscape of this 2018 survey. The small community of Ella sits at the base of the bluff where Little Plum Cr meets the river valley, while higher elevations to the west are marked by numerous coulees such as Patten Coulee and Paradise Coulee. This terrain reflects a classic driftless-style topography where agriculture and settlement are dictated by the steep ravines and ridges like Ganoe Hill and Gates Hill. Genealogists will find several burial sites including Porcupine Cem and Little Plum Cem tucked into these narrow valleys. The presence of three small airfields, including the Durand Municipal Airport and Rutherford Airport, highlights the continued reliance on local aviation in this river-bound region.
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1929 · Durand
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1932 · Wabasha
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1932 · Durand
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1932 · Alma
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1935 · Arkansaw
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1941 · Arkansaw
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Arkansaw
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Alma
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Wabasha
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Saint Paul
USGS Topo · 1:250,000