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2022 Map of Galesville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Black River winds through a complex wetland system in this modern survey of the border between Trempealeau and La Crosse counties. The landscape is defined by the contrast between the flat, marshy basins of Van Loon Lake and Goose Lake and the dramatic bluffs that rise sharply from the valley floor. Prominent elevations such as Queen Bluff, King Bluff, and Decorah Peak serve as significant local landmarks overlooking the floodplains.

Settlement patterns are centered around Galesville, where the geography is shaped by Marinuka Lake and the course of Beaver Creek. For researchers, the map provides precise locations for several burial sites including Gale College Cem and Pine Cliff Cem, alongside small rural identifiers like Butman Corners. The survey also highlights conservation and recreational areas such as the Amsterdam Prairie and Holland Air Park, illustrating how the region's natural geography continues to influence modern land use.