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2018 Map of Pigeon Falls

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Pigeon Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Pigeon Falls serves as the primary hub for this portion of Trempealeau County, situated where Pigeon Creek and Hegge Coulee converge. The landscape is defined by a dense network of coulees—narrow, steep-walled valleys—including Steig Coulee, Tomter Coulee, and Fitch Coulee, which dictate the winding paths of rural roads and drainage patterns. These landforms create distinct pockets of settlement, often centered around family-named roads like Bye Nelson Rd and Tillman-Hanson Rd.

Genealogical interest is high throughout this area, with several significant burial sites such as Hale Cem, Pigeon Creek Cem, and Big Slough Cem marking the historical locations of early pioneer communities. The northeastern corner transitions into the Golden Valley region near the Jackson County line, while the community of York provides another point of interest along the banks of Pigeon Creek. The intricate hydrography, featuring Big Slough and Schermerhorn Cr, highlights the well-watered nature of these Driftless Area valleys.