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1978 Map of Osceola

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Osceola
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The St Croix River defines the western edge of this landscape, separating Franconia on the Minnesota side from the Wisconsin settlements of Osceola and Dresser. By the late 1970s, the river valley is a hub of conservation and recreation, anchored by Interstate State Park and the Osceola State Fish Hatchery. The village of Osceola is characterized by its riverside positioning, with prominent Water Tanks and the Osceola Municipal Airfield nearby, while the Soo Line railroad provides a primary transportation corridor through the eastern terrain.

Agricultural and industrial activity is evident in the numerous Gravel Pit sites and a Quarry near Dresser. Local heritage is marked by several burial grounds, including Pleasant Prairie Cem and Ramsey Cem, as well as the outlying community of East Farmington. The landscape is dotted with glacial features like Peaslee Lake, Rice Lake, and the marshy edges of Osceola Lake, illustrating the varied topography of the valley floor.