1972 Map of Winona East

About this map

Winona sits at the heart of a complex riverine environment where the Mississippi River and Trempealeau River converge. This 1972 survey, updated in the early 1990s, documents the industrial and educational infrastructure of the city, including the Winona Area Technical School and landmarks like St Stanislaus Ch. The landscape is defined by the dramatic relief of Buffalo Ridge and several prominent valleys like Platt Valley and Dodge Valley, which channel toward the vast wetlands. Across the river in Wisconsin, the rail infrastructure is prominent at Bluff Siding and Marshland. The map also captures significant conservation areas, including the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge and the Richard J Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest, illustrating the balance between urban development and the protected backwaters of the Upper Mississippi.