1938 Map of Plainview

About this map

Plainview serves as the central hub of this 1930s landscape, situated atop a high plateau where the Chicago and North Western railroad cuts across the agricultural plains of Wabasha County. To the east and south, the terrain breaks sharply into the deep, winding valleys of the Whitewater River and its multiple forks. This area is defined by a dense network of country school districts, including Hoosier Ridge Sch, Pleasant Valley Sch, and Melindy Sch, which served the rural farming families before mid-century consolidation. The map reveals the early footprint of Whitewater State Park and the Wabasha County Fair Grounds, alongside small crossroads such as Kingsley Corner and the riverside settlement of Elba. Prominent physical landmarks like Rattlesnake Ridge and Fisher Hill overlook the deeply incised Sleepy Valley Creek and Whiskey Creek.