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2010 Map of Wabasha North

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Wabasha North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Wabasha and Nelson sit on opposite banks of the Mississippi River in this 2010 study of the river valley's complex hydrology. The landscape is defined by the braided channels and sprawling wetlands of the Chippewa River delta, where Buffalo Slough, Smith Slough, and Swinger Slough carve a maze of islands including Battle Island and Wahcoutah Island. Along the Minnesota shore, the historic riverfront of Reads Landing remains a focal point, supported by the Reads Landing Post Office and nearby Riverview Cemetery.

Upland terrain to the north and west reveals a series of deep coulees and bluffs, such as Fivemile Bluff and Schmidt Coulee, which dictate the local road network. The map captures the infrastructure of the early 21st century, from the Wabasha Bridge to the Richard H Jahnke 904 Dam. This document is a vital resource for understanding the confluence where the Chippewa joins the Mississippi, providing clear evidence of local landmarks like Camp Lacupolis and Saint Felix Cemetery.