2013 Map of Saint Joseph

About this map

Saint Joseph Ridge and the neighboring community of Saint Joseph occupy a prominent position along Wi-33 in this La Crosse County landscape. The area is defined by its dramatic relief, characterized by a complex network of coulees—narrow, steep-walled valleys typical of the region's unglaciated driftless terrain. Notable valleys such as Garbers Coulee, Russian Coulee, and Tollefson Coulee drain toward Bostwick Cr, while the southern portion of the map is shaped by Mormon Cr and its tributaries like Kammel Coulee. The road network, including Stone Quarry Rd and County Hwy-M, follows the winding topography of these ridges and hollows. This 2013 survey illustrates the enduring rural settlement patterns of Hamilton and the surrounding area, where many landmarks such as Cattail Ridge and Moonshine Hollow reflect long-standing local nomenclature tied to the unique geography of the ridge-and-valley system.