Loading map...

1978 Map of St. Croix Dalles

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of St. Croix Dalles
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The St Croix River serves as the central artery and state boundary in this 1970s survey, separating the steep riverbanks of St Croix Falls in Wisconsin from Taylors Falls in Minnesota. The topography around the St Croix Dalles reveals a landscape shaped by geological forces, where the narrow gorge is flanked by Interstate State Park and St Croix Falls State Park. This era shows the local infrastructure of the upper river valley, including the Powerplant and the Old Railroad Grade passing through the town of Shafer.

Away from the river, the map documents a rural transition as farming communities like Palmdale and the southern edge of Amador are mapped alongside mid-century developments. Genealogists will find several burial sites including Kahbakong Cem, Pleasant Hill Cem, and Franconia Cem. The landscape is dotted with small lakes such as Colby Lake and Wyckstrom Lake, providing a clear record of the glacial terrain before further modern expansion.