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2010 Map of Onalaska

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Onalaska
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The city of Onalaska stands at a transition between the wetlands of French Lake and the dramatic bluff-and-valley topography of western Wisconsin. The landscape is defined by its coulees, deep narrow valleys that channel local waterways toward the larger basin. Features such as Sand Lake Coulee, Johnson Coulee, and Sweden Coulee illustrate the region's unique erosion patterns. In the northern reaches, the Halfway Creek Cemetery sits near the winding course of Halfway Creek, serving as a silent anchor for local family histories.

Residential growth is evident south of Sand Lake Coulee, where modern streets meet the steep rises of Camel Hump and Sugarloaf. Recreational spaces like the Coulee Golf Bowl and various country clubs occupy the flatter valley floors, while the southern border is defined by the La Crosse River. This 2010 snapshot documents a community expanding into its diverse terrain, from the Onalaska Post Office at the town center to the remote roads of Knudson Coulee.