German Coulee and the surrounding drainage basins of Jackson County define this portion of the Wisconsin landscape. The terrain is deeply carved by numerous waterways, including Trump-Coulee Cr in the north and the S Fork Beaver Cr to the south. Small settlements like Franklin and Melrose are connected by a network of rural routes such as Co Hwy N and Co Hwy C, which follow the contours of the valleys and ridges. Genealogical interest is centered on the Morken Cem and Olson Cem, which sit atop the higher elevations overlooking the creek beds. The map also identifies local landmarks like Cuffy Knob and Red School Valley, reflecting the community's history and the way the natural topography has shaped land use and naming conventions in this driftless-style region.
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1924 · Black River Falls
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1926 · Black River Falls
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1926 · North Bend
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1927 · Blair
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1928 · Melrose
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1929 · North Bend
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Melrose
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Eau Claire
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Eau Claire
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1964 · Eau Claire
USGS Topo · 1:250,000