2013 Map of Melvina

About this map

The Little LaCrosse River carves a winding path through the coulee country of Monroe County, anchoring a landscape defined by deep valleys and agricultural ridges. The village of Melvina sits along the river's eastern bank, while Portland serves as the western gateway near the junction of Rullands Coulee Cr. This 2013 survey illustrates the naming conventions of the region's distinct landforms, identifying family-named or descriptive hollows such as Cannon Valley, Lyon Valley, and Pine Hollow. Large-scale land use is evident at the Maple Ridge Orchard, positioned on the high ground between the river valley and the western hills. The network of county highways and local roads like Ladder Rd and Manhattan Rd trace the contours of the terrain, connecting the valley settlements to the upland farms and ridges that define this part of Wisconsin.