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2022 Map of Ettrick

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Ettrick
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Ettrick sits at the convergence of several coulees and creek branches in this 2022 survey, reflecting the deep-cut topography of Trempealeau County. The village serves as a central hub for the surrounding rural valleys, where settlements like Frenchville, Iduna, and Chapultepee are tied together by a network of county roads following the low ground. The map reveals a high concentration of sites important for local genealogy, including the French Creek Lutheran Cem, Vor Frelsers Cem, and Saint Bridget Cem, often located near the historical parish centers that anchored these farming communities.

The landscape is defined by its drainage patterns, with Beaver Creek and its north and south forks carving through the terrain near Peacock Hill and Johnson Peak. Numerous "coulees"—deep, narrow valleys characteristic of the region—are named for early families and settlers, such as Mason Coulee, Abraham Coulee, and Smikrud Coulee. This intricate network of valleys and ridges has historically dictated the placement of homesteads and the winding paths of roads like Co Rd D and Co Rd T.