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1972 Map of Falls City

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Falls City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Chippewa River curves through the southern reaches of this Dunn County landscape, shaping a network of riverine features like Happy Island, Chippewa Island, and the Meridean Slu. In the early 1970s, the rural community centers around the settlement of Falls City, which is supported by its namesake Falls City Cemetery. The terrain to the north is defined by numerous drainage systems, including Spring Brook and Muddy Creek, the latter of which includes the Muddy Creek State Public Hunting Grounds.

Evidence of local education and faith are scattered throughout the township, from the Little Elk Creek School and Spring Brook School to country churches like Salem Church. The northern uplands are punctuated by the prominent Elk Mound and active industrial sites, such as the Quarries in the Red Cedar region and a Gravel Pit near the river. Transportation is anchored by the C M St P & P railroad line crossing the southeastern corner.