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2019 Map of Saint Croix Dalles

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Saint Croix Dalles
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Taylors Falls and St. Croix Falls anchor this landscape where the Saint Croix River carves through the dalles, forming the border between Minnesota and Wisconsin. This 2019 survey captures a complex geography of riverward plateaus and wetlands, notably the Farm Service Agency Interest of Minnesota tracts near Shafer. The map provides detailed placement of local burial sites, including Hill Cem, Kahbakong Cem, and Franconia Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research in Chisago and Polk Counties.

Outdoor recreation and conservation define the modern character of the valley, evidenced by the Ice Age National Scenic Trail winding through the eastern bluffs and the protected corridors of the Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway. Elevations rise from the river basin to heights like Wild Mtn in the north, while the southern reach includes Lake of the Dalles and Folsom Lake set within the river's bends. Smaller settlements like Palmdale and Dresser are linked by a network of county highways and backroads that traverse the undulating terrain above the dalles.