1901 Map of St Croix Dalles

About this map

The St. Croix River serves as the central artery and natural boundary of this region at the turn of the century, dividing Chisago County, Minnesota, from Polk County, Wisconsin. The twin settlements of Taylors Falls and St. Croix Falls anchor the northern landscape, positioned where the river narrows through its famous dalles. This era was defined by the transition from river-dependent industry to the growing rail network, evidenced by the St. Paul and Duluth R. R. and the St. Paul Minneapolis and Manitoba R. R. cutting through the glacial terrain.