1972 Map of Rollingstone

About this map

Rollingstone and its surrounding valleys are defined by the winding course of Rollingstone Creek and the steep elevation changes of the Driftless Area. This 1970s landscape, later revised in the early 1990s, shows the interaction between the Chicago And North Western railroad and the tight valley floors. Smaller communities like Minnesota City and Stockton are positioned along these natural corridors, while the higher elevations of German Ridge and Mount Vernon remain dominated by the Richard J Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest. Cultural landmarks such as the Immanuel Sch and Mecklenburg Cem reflect the rural development of these townships. To the northeast, the map transitions into the Mississippi River floodplain, where Duck Slough and Island No 60 are part of the Upper Mississippi River Wild Life And Fish Refuge, indicating a shift from agricultural and forest land to riverine conservation areas.