La Crosse, La Crosse County. July, 1969. Altitude c. 2,500 ft. This panoramic, high oblique view looks northeast across the Mississippi River toward the La Crosse downtown district. Residential neighborhoods lie beyond, toward upper right. A park and marina are along the west river bank (lower) and a highway bridge (Highway 14,16,61) spans the Mississippi at center. Several boats are in mid channel.