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2015 Map of Four Corners

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Melrose occupies the northwestern corner of this driftless region survey, where the Black River winds through the borderlands of Jackson, Monroe, and La Crosse counties. The landscape is defined by its dramatic coulees and named heights, including Heller Coulee and Quall Coulee, which cut between prominent elevations like Hippler Hill and Wadels Hill. This area maintains a strong agricultural character, centered on the small settlement of Four Corners and the surrounding drainages of Fleming Creek and Sand Creek.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the Sand Creek Cemetery near the center of the quadrangle, tucked into the hills of Browns Valley. The intricate network of valleys, such as German Valley and Upper Burns Valley, reflects a settlement pattern shaped by the steep ridges of Twin Peaks and Wanless Hill, where rural roads like Backtrail Road and County Road A follow the natural contours of the terrain.