2018 Map of North Bend

About this map

Black River meanders across this landscape where Jackson and La Crosse counties meet, defining a region of steep coulees and named valleys. The terrain transitions from the river bottom near Maiden Rock to the high ground of Black Oak Ridge, revealing a landscape carved by Severson Coulee, Sullivan Coulee, and Heller Coulee. This 2018 survey captures the persistent rural character of settlements like North Bend, Melrose, and Mindoro. For genealogists, the map is particularly rich in cemetery data, pinpointing sites such as Burr Oak Methodist Cem, Burr Oak Lutheran Cem, and the remote Farmington Cem. The network of backroads, including Sandberg Rd and Red School Rd, follows the natural contours of the Sandberg and Red School valleys, illustrating how the geography has dictated movement and settlement patterns for generations.