2018 Map of Pepin

About this map

Lake Pepin dominates this section of the Mississippi River corridor, where the water expands into its widest natural point between the bluffs of Wisconsin and Minnesota. The topography is defined by deeply carved coulees and high bluffs, such as Bogus Bluff and Hellsing Bluff, which create a striking vertical relief against the flat agricultural land of Pepin Prairie. The Wisconsin side shows a concentration of small settlements like Pepin, Stockholm, and Lakeport clustered along the shoreline and rail corridor, while the Minnesota side features the larger community of Lake City. Numerous family-named coulees, including Riley Coulee, King Coulee, and Marx Coulee, reveal the drainage patterns that have shaped the rural landscape and road networks for generations. The presence of Oakwood Cem and several landing strips like Airwolfe Airport illustrate the blend of historic land use and modern rural infrastructure.