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2018 Map of Saint Joseph

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Saint Joseph
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Barre Mills and Saint Joseph Ridge characterize the rolling driftless landscape of La Crosse County in this recent survey. The geography is defined by a dense network of coulees — steep-walled valleys formed by erosion — including Russian Coulee, Tollefson Coulee, and Kammel Coulee. These features dictate the winding paths of rural roads like Co Hwy B and Co Hwy YY, which trace the high ridges and valley floors between Bostwick Creek and Mormon Creek.

Genealogists will find several significant burial grounds documented, such as Barre Mills Cemetery and the Saint Joseph Ridge Catholic Cemetery. The settlement pattern reflects a long-established agricultural community, from Pleasant Valley in the north to the distinctive high-ground positioning of Saint Joseph. Other notable terrain markers include Cattail Ridge and the evocatively named Moonshine Hollow, illustrating the local vernacular for this deeply dissected plateau.