1990 Map of La Crosse

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The Mississippi River corridor dominates this 1990 survey, showing the complex navigation and ecological systems where Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa converge. Engineering of the river is clearly visible through Lock and Dam No 7 and Lock and Dam No 8, which manage the pools and expansive backwaters of the Upper Mississippi River Wild Life and Fish Refuge. To the west, the Root River carves through the driftless terrain of Minnesota, passing through established communities like Rushford, Peterson, and Lanesboro. The regional rail network is well-documented, featuring the Soo Line, Chicago and North Western, and Burlington Northern routes. Large conservation areas, including the Richard J Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest and O L Kipp State Park, define the bluffs and ridges overlooking the river valley.