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2010 Map of Prairie du Chien

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Prairie du Chien
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Prairie du Chien and McGregor stand as historic sentinels on opposing banks of the Mississippi River, connected by bridges and centuries of riverfront activity. This 2010 survey illustrates the complex geography of the river valley, where numerous named islands like Saint Feriole Island and Scrogum Island navigate the braided channels. On the Wisconsin side, the urban grid of Prairie du Chien extends toward the Evergreen Cemetery and the Prairie du Chien Municipal Airport, while the Iowa shore is defined by the steep bluffs of McGregor Heights and the winding course of Bloody Run.

Genealogists and local researchers will find a significant concentration of burial sites on both sides of the water, including the Fort Crawford National Cemetery, Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery, and the Knapp Cemetery. The map also details the confluence where the Yellow River meets the Mississippi near Nezekaw Point, highlighting the convergence of rail lines and highways that have long supported the regional economy.