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1972 Map of Winona West

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Winona West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The riverfront city of Winona dominates this early 1970s landscape, positioned between the high bluffs and the intricate islands of the Mississippi River. This era shows a community deeply rooted in education and faith, featuring Winona State College, College of St Teresa, and St Marys College alongside numerous parochial institutions like St Marys Sch. The river itself is a complex network of channels such as Indian Channel and Straight Slough, bordered by the Upper Mississippi River Wild Life and Fish Refuge.

Transportation infrastructure defines the city's growth, with the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific and Chicago and North Western rail lines threading through the urban center. To the west, the emerging suburb of Goodview sits near Lake Goodview, while the southern horizon is marked by the dramatic rise of Stockton Hill and the distinctive landmark of Sugarloaf. Industrial and recreational sites are interspersed, from the Winona Muni Airport to the expansive Woodlawn Cemetery.