1983 Map of Prairie Du Chien

About this map

Prairie Du Chien and its surrounding riverine landscape are defined by the convergence of major waterways and ancient cultural sites. The map illustrates the complex braiding of the Mississippi River channel near its junction with the Wisconsin River, featuring a dense network of islands including Scrogum Island and Hunter Island. This 1980s-era documentation highlights the preservation of early indigenous earthworks at Effigy Mounds National Monument, while the eastern bank shows the established urban grid of Prairie Du Chien with its institutional landmarks like St Marys Academy and the Nat Cem. On the Iowa side, the riverside towns of McGregor and Marquette are tucked beneath the bluffs of Pikes Peak State Park, while the Burlington Northern and Chicago Milwaukee ST Paul And Pacific rail lines trace the narrow corridors between the hills and the water.