1978 Map of Upsala

About this map

Upsala and the surrounding township lands of Elmdale and Krain are defined by a complex network of glacial lakes and marshy lowlands in the late 1970s. The settlement pattern follows a grid of township roads, punctuated by community centers like Elmdale and Saint Francis. Water dominates the landscape, from the Swan River in the northeast to the sprawling Sponsa State Wildlife Management Area in the northwest. Several significant water bodies including Lake Beautiful, Long Lake, and Tamarack Lake are interconnected by small streams like Beautiful Creek and Krain Creek. For local historians and genealogists, the map reveals the precise placement of local landmarks such as the St Marys Cem and Upsala Cem, as well as the Townhall and the St Francis church. The prevalence of multiple Gravel Pits across the terrain suggests the importance of local material extraction for the area's development during this era.