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2015 Map of North Bend

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of North Bend
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Black River meanders across this landscape, defining the transition between the agricultural uplands and the river valley. The map centers on the small community of North Bend and the southern edge of Melrose, situated near the border of Jackson and La Crosse counties. This area is characterized by a series of distinct coulees and valleys, including Severson Coulee, Sullivan Coulee, and Bell Coulee, which channel into the larger Lewis Valley.

Local history is preserved in the location of several rural burying grounds such as Oxbow Cem, Black Oak Cem, and Farmington Cem. The naming of features like Red School Valley and Maiden Rock reflects the geography and settlement patterns of the region. The map also traces the drainage systems of Fleming Cr and Sand Creek, illustrating the complex network of waterways that once supported the local milling and farming economy.