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2010 Map of La Crescent

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of La Crescent
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Mississippi River and its intricate network of islands and backwaters dominate this 2010 survey of the borderlands between Minnesota and Wisconsin. Several large islands, including French Island, Minnesota Island, and Barron Island, define the river's path, while smaller landforms like Isle La Plume sit within the complex waterway. Along the western bluffs, the communities of La Crescent and Hokah are centers of activity, connected by roads such as County HWY-1 and County HWY-6 that traverse the inland valleys.

Genealogists will find this map exceptionally useful for locating numerous burial grounds tucked into the hillsides and river valleys. These include the Hoffman Family Cemetery near the Root River, the Convent Cemetery in Pfeffer Valley, and the West Family Cemetery south of Village Terrace. The landscape also features significant recreational and utility markers, such as Pettibone Beach, Skipper Buds Marina, and the James Bennet Group Structure Dam, reflecting a region defined by its relationship with the water.