1969 Map of Hegg

About this map

The ridge-and-valley topography of Trempealeau and Jackson Counties defines this 1960s survey, where the settlement of Hegg sits at the confluence of the North Fork Beaver Creek and several narrow coulees. This rural landscape is heavily marked by its Norwegian-American heritage, evidenced by the numerous coulees named for local families including Salzwedel Coulee, Borreson Coulee, and Simonson Coulee. These deep, branching valleys dictate the winding path of Bradley Road and other rural routes that connect isolated farmsteads to spiritual hubs like Faith Ch and North Beaver Creek Ch. To the south, the terrain is anchored by the prominent Thimble Peak, while small-scale industry is visible in the scattered Quarries and a Sandpit near Franklin. The map captures a moment when traditional crossroads like Beachs Corners and Buckholz Corners served as essential navigation points for the surrounding agricultural community.