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1983 Map of Middle Ridge

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Middle Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The unincorporated settlements of Middle Ridge and Newberg Corners anchor this landscape, where the deeply dissected Coulee Region of Wisconsin meets the borders of La Crosse and Monroe counties. Situated in the town of Washington, the area is defined by a dense network of branching valleys, including Dutch Creek, Bouska Ridge, and Bostwick Creek. These narrow coulees historically dictated the path of travel and farming, with ridge-top communities like Middle Ridge serving as social centers for the surrounding dairy farms and valley growers.

Local landmarks such as St Peter Ch and North Ridge Cem reflect the area’s genealogy and community history. Economic activity is visible through several small-scale extractive sites, including a Shale Pit, Quarry, and a Sandpit. The educational presence of Hylandale Academy and the winding course of Coon Valley Creek emphasize a rural life integrated with the steep terrain and the diverse water systems of the Driftless Area.