1937 Map of Winona

About this map

Winona dominates the riverfront in the 1930s, serving as a dense urban center surrounded by the winding channels of the Mississippi River. The landscape is defined by the sharp contrast between the broad river valley and the steep bluffs of the Driftless Area, including the prominent Sugarloaf and Soldiers Cap. This survey captures the intricate water system of the era, where Straight Slough, Crooked Slough, and Indian Slough weave through numerous numbered islands before the full impact of modern river management.