2018 Map of River Falls West

About this map

The Kinnickinnic River carves a deep valley through the glaciated landscape west of River Falls, defining the boundary between St. Croix and Pierce Counties. In the northern reaches, the community of Mann Valley sits atop the plateau near Melander Hill, while the southern portion of the map transitions into the drainage of Big River and the agricultural lands of Dry Run Coulee. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of rural burial grounds, including the Mann Valley Cem, Greenwood Valley Cem, and the Big River Presbyterian Cem further south. The terrain is notably marked by several named high points, such as Ashbaugh Mound and Yorks Mound, which served as distinct landmarks for early travelers and surveyors in this region of western Wisconsin.