1947 Map of Millston

About this map

Camp McCoy Military Reservation dominates the southern landscape of this 1940s survey, showing the barracks and grid of Camp McCoy just before it became a major Cold War training site. The map documents a rural economy tied to the land, where numerous Cranberry Bogs dot the lowlands between Millston and Warrens. This unique hydrologic environment is fed by Pigeon Creek Flowage and Sharprail Flowage, while the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha railroad provides the primary transport artery through the marshy terrain. Local community life is evidenced by a dense network of country schools, including Oakdale Sch, Summit Valley Sch, and White Sch. Significant topographic landmarks such as Castle Rock, Knapp Mound, and the Rudes Hills provide vertical relief against the winding La Crosse River.