2018 Map of Middle Ridge

About this map

Middle Ridge sits at the heart of a complex network of coulees and ridges along the border of La Crosse and Monroe counties. This part of the Driftless Area is defined by its deep, narrow valleys, known locally as coulees, such as Darling Coulee and Poplar Coulee. The settlement pattern follows these contours, with historic cemeteries like Saint Peter's Cem and North Ridge Cem serving as landmarks for the rural community. The map reveals how the steep terrain has dictated local movement, with roads winding through Bohemian Valley and along high ground like Fish Creek Ridge. The intricate drainage system, including Dutch Cr and Coon Cr, illustrates the erosion-carved landscape that characterizes this region of Wisconsin. These geographic features reflect generations of agricultural adaptation to the unique topography of southwestern Wisconsin.