1961 Map of Cooksville

About this map

Cooksville and Fulton anchor this mid-century landscape along the meandering Yahara River and Badfish Creek. In the early 1960s, the region was characterized by its small riverfront settlements and a dense network of township roads connecting scattered agrarian landmarks. The presence of numerous burial grounds like St Michaels Cem, Fulton Cem, and South Porter Cem offers significant detail for genealogical research. The river system, including the confluence of the Yahara River and the Rock River, defines the southern terrain, while established rail corridors like the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific cut across the northern townships. Notable water bodies such as Gibbs Lake and Muskrat Lake punctuate the glacial landscape, surrounded by small-scale industrial activities like the Quarry and various gravel pits.