1950 Map of Maiden Rock

About this map

The Mississippi River and the broad waters of Lake Pepin dominate this mid-century landscape at the border of Wisconsin and Minnesota. This survey documents a rural economy defined by a high density of country schools and churches, including Hill and Dale Sch, Fischer Sch, and St Marys Ch. The riverfront is a site of significant activity, where the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad skirts the eastern shore through Stockholm and Maiden Rock. On the Minnesota side, the settlement of Old Frontenac and the Villa Maria Academy sit above the water, while the Wacouta Cem and Red Wing Airport mark the area near Wacouta. The topography reveals the deeply incised valleys of Rush River and Isabelle Creek as they descend toward the river valley, a pattern that influenced the placement of early crossroads such as Snows Corner and Ono.