A major portion of the Eau Claire central business district is at center in this view to the southeast. The Chippewa River enters the scene at lower right, making a prominent meander before it exits at upper right. Six bridges span the Chippewa within this photograph. A tributary of the Chippewa, the Eau Claire River, cuts from left to right at bottom center to meet the larger stream. Three bridges span the Eau Claire.
Residential neighborhoods constitute much of the remaining land.