Chippewa Valley
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The Chippewa Valley was first inhabited by the Ojibwe Indians and settled by German and Scandinavian immigrants. Today, the region has a large Hmong community. While the term "Chippewa Valley" technically refers to the drainage basin of the Chippewa River and its tributaries, the name is more often applied to the Eau Claire-Chippewa Falls metropolitan area and the surrounding area—including communites not located within the Chippewa River's watershed.
The population center of the Chippewa Valley is Eau Claire. Other communities include Menomonie, Chippewa Falls, Durand, and Altoona. The region produces: milk, cheese, apples, pumpkins, cranberries, and wine.
Historic sites include Carson Park.
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