1976 Map of La Crosse

About this map

The Mississippi River valley forms the central artery of this mid-1970s survey, flanked by the sprawling Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge. The landscape is defined by its massive drainage network, including the Wisconsin River, Kickapoo River, and Black River, which carve through the plateau towards the main channel. Dominant settlements like La Crosse, Winona, and Sparta serve as regional hubs, while smaller communities such as Barre Mills, Midway, and New Amsterdam reflect the agricultural and milling history of the driftless area.