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2015 Map of Galesville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Galesville anchors the northern portion of this landscape, situated near the shores of Marinuka Lake and the winding course of Beaver Creek. The topography is defined by the transition from upland ridges like Queen Bluff and King Bluff to the expansive wetlands of the Black River valley. To the south, the village of Holmen marks a center of modern development, while the surrounding rural areas retain distinct local identities in places like Amsterdam Prairie and Decorah Prairie.

A complex network of wetlands and minor water bodies, including Van Loon Lake, Goose Lake, and Tank Creek, occupies the center of the sheet, illustrating the importance of the river bottomlands to the region's geography. Significant local history is preserved at the Pine Cliff Cemetery and Decorah Prairie Cemetery, while aviation footprints are found at the Carhart Farms Airport and Holland Air Park.