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1972 Map of Nerike Hill

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Nerike Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Nerike Hill and the surrounding coulees of Pierce and Pepin Counties define this rural landscape as it appeared in the early 1970s. The region is characterized by a series of steep bluffs and narrow valleys, such as Brunner Valley and Hicks Valley, which have historically dictated the placement of roads and farmsteads. Settlement patterns remain dispersed, anchored by small crossroads and historic religious centers like Lund and Nerike.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the distribution of community landmarks, including the Mission Covenant Ch, Sabylund Ch, and their associated cemeteries. The drainage network of Elk Creek, Plum Creek, and Bogus Creek carves through the uplands, leading toward the Mississippi River basin just beyond the map's edge. Distinctive local landmarks like Alberts Bluff, Hellsing Bluff, and the aptly named Devils Corner provide a clear view of the traditional rural geography in Maiden Rock and Stockholm townships.