2018 Map of Onalaska

About this map

Onalaska and Holmen anchor this La Crosse County landscape, where the flat, developed floor of the Mississippi River valley meets the intricate driftless topography to the east. The map captures a high level of residential growth expanding into the coulees—the narrow valley systems characteristic of the region—including Sand Lake Coulee and Sweden Coulee. Local genealogy is well-documented through several family and municipal burial sites, such as the Engelson Family Cem, Helgeson Family Cem, and the prominent Onalaska City Cem. Along the western margin, the expansive Lake Onalaska and the northern tip of French Island define the waterfront, providing a clear view of the area's transition from the La Crosse Regional Airport grounds to the steep bluffs of Sugarloaf and Camel Hump.