1929 Map of Whitehall

About this map

The Trempealeau River carves a deep path through these Wisconsin hills, anchoring the primary settlements of Whitehall, Independence, and Arcadia. This 1920s landscape is defined by its coulees and named valleys, such as Borst Valley and Bruce Valley, where the drainage patterns dictated the placement of dozens of rural schoolhouses. The Green Bay and Western RR tracks follow the river's bend, connecting the valley to the larger region during a period of steady agrarian development. One notable landmark of the era is the County Asylum situated just west of the county seat. This map reveals the transition between old crossroads like Coral City and Pleasantville and the growing rail towns. Genealogists will find a wealth of local identifiers, from Weaver Hill to a dense network of one-room schools like Sunny Slope Sch and Wojcik Sch that served the many family farms in the surrounding townships.