1993 Map of Onalaska

About this map

Onalaska Lake and the confluence of the Black River and La Crosse River anchor this early 1990s portrait of western Wisconsin. The city of Onalaska shows significant suburban expansion, evidenced by the concentration of institutional landmarks like Luther High Sch, Northern Hills Sch, and St Patricks Sch. Beyond the residential core, the landscape transitions into the distinctive coulee geography of the Driftless Area, where narrow valleys like Johnson Coulee and Sweden Coulee are separated by high ridges such as Camel Hump. The map documents a blend of conservation and infrastructure, from the Super Mississippi River National Wild Life and Fish Refuge along the western marshes to the recreational utility of the La Crosse River State Trail following the river corridor near Medary.