2013 Map of Pigeon Falls

About this map

Pigeon Falls and the smaller settlement of York serve as the primary focal points of this drainage basin landscape in Trempealeau County. The geography is defined by a dense network of coulees—narrow, steep-walled valleys—that channel water toward Pigeon Creek and Big Slough. These landforms, bearing local names such as Steig Coulee, Tomter Coulee, and Hegge Coulee, indicate a deeply dissected plateau where agriculture and road networks are dictated by the underlying topography. The drainage pattern is further reinforced by Elk Cr and Schermerhorn Cr, which wind through the northern and eastern portions of the quadrangle. Transport routes follow these natural corridors, with state and county roads connecting the valley floor settlements to the surrounding dairy and farmland heights. The map provides a detailed view of these rural Wisconsin communities and their relationship to the complex stream systems of the region.