2022 Map of Swinns Valley

About this map

Montana Ridge defines the northern reaches of this landscape, serving as a high divide between numerous deeply incised drainages. The area is characterized by a dense network of coulees and valleys, including Swinns Valley, Boland Valley, and Lewis Valley, which illustrate the complex topography of the Driftless Area. Human activity follows these natural corridors, with many roads like Montana Ridge Rd and Boland Valley Rd tracing the ridges and valley floors. The city of Arcadia appears in the southeast corner along the Trempealeau River, representing the primary population center. For genealogists and local historians, the map identifies specific landmarks such as the Lower Montana Ridge Cem and Glencoe Cem, providing precise locations for these community sites. Ridges like Glencoe Ridge and Fountain City Ridge frame the southern landscape, while the Buffalo and Trempealeau county line bisects the eastern portion of the sheet.