2022 Map of La Crescent

About this map

The Mississippi River and its intricate network of side channels like French Slough and Broken Arrow Slough dominate this landscape where Minnesota and Wisconsin meet. On the western bank, La Crescent sits at the foot of deep drainage valleys including Burns Valley and Pfeffer Valley, which cut through the high bluffs overlooking the river bottomlands. Across the water, the urban reach of La Crosse and its northern neighborhoods like French Island and West La Crosse show a dense grid of streets and industry tied to the river's path. To the south, the Root River joins the main stem near Hokah, a town marked by numerous local burial sites such as Mount Calvary Cem and the West Family Cem. This area serves as a critical transportation corridor, where the CP Rail line follows the riverbank, and recreational landmarks like Pettibone Beach provide public access to the historic waterfront.