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2019 Map of Wabasha North

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Wabasha North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Wabasha and the historic riverfront of Reads Landing occupy the high ground where the Mississippi River carves its path between Minnesota and Wisconsin. This 2019 survey captures a complex riparian ecosystem dominated by the confluence with the Chippewa River, which feeds into a network of islands and backwaters including Wahcoutah Island and Drury Island. The landscape transitions from the expansive waters of Lake Pepin in the west to the dense wetlands of Buffalo Slough and Dark Slough in the east.

Upland bluffs and deeply cut coulees such as Fox Coulee and Schmidt Coulee overlook the river valley, marking the driftless-style terrain of the region. Local genealogy is anchored by sites like Riverview Cem and Saint Felix Cem, while small settlements like Trevino, Nelson, and Misha Mokwa dot the Wisconsin side. The Wabasha Bridge serves as a critical modern link across this vast floodplain, connecting the two states amidst a labyrinth of secondary channels like Swinger Slough and Battle Slough.