1979 Map of Horse Creek

About this map

The confluence of the North Fork Eau Claire River and its southern counterpart dominates this Wisconsin landscape at the border of Eau Claire and Clark counties. The terrain is defined by a dense network of waterways including Horse Creek, Pea Creek, and Schoolhouse Creek that cut through the townships of Bridge Creek, Foster, and Fairchild. Cultural landmarks of the late 1970s are evident in the presence of a Snowmobile Trail near Hamilton Falls and the prominent Radio Tower (WEAU-TV) standing in the southern half of the quadrangle. Local industry and infrastructure are represented by multiple Gravel Pits and the Koehler Ford, reflecting a rural economy still closely tied to the land and river crossings. The creation of the Iron Run Flowage near Spruce Lake further illustrates the management of local water resources during this period.