2012 Map of Prairie du Rocher

About this map

The historic village of Prairie du Rocher sits at the foot of the bluffs, where a dense grid of streets like Main St and Duclos St transitions into the fertile bottomlands of the Mississippi River. This landscape is defined by the sharp contrast between the alluvial plain and the upland ridges, where several hollows—including Barbeau Hollow and Lower Frenchman Hollow—cut through the terrain. Evidence of ancient and modern occupation is visible at the Modoc Rock Shelter, a significant archaeological site located along Bluff Rd. Downstream, the riverbank is dotted with transport and commerce points such as Kellogg, Mudds Landing, and Little Rock Landing near Thomure, illustrating the long-standing reliance on the river for navigation and local industry. Drainage systems like The Discharge manage the water levels across the low-lying Turkey Island area.