2016 Map of Cooksville

About this map

Badfish Creek and the Yahara River wind through this southern Wisconsin landscape, defining the character of the borderlands between Dane and Rock counties. The settlement of Cooksville stands as a focal point in the northwest, while the village of Fulton sits near the confluence of the Yahara and the Rock River in the southeast. This 2016 survey illustrates a largely agricultural region punctuated by quiet crossroads and historic community sites. Genealogists can identify several local burial grounds, including Saint Michaels Cem and the Ball Tavern Cem, which serve as physical links to the area's early families. The terrain is marked by a series of glacial lakes and wetlands, such as Gibbs Lake and Grass Lake, providing a clear view of the natural drainage patterns that have shaped the development of Stebbinsville and Hanerville over the generations.