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1982 Map of Cooper

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Cooper
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The North Raccoon River carves a deep, wooded valley through this agricultural landscape in Greene County, Iowa, creating a sharp contrast with the surrounding gridded farmland. This early 1980s topography highlights the Chicago and North Western rail line as it cuts south through the township of Franklin, passing directly through the settlement of Cooper. The river corridor serves as a hub for local recreation and preservation, featuring Henderson County Park, Squirrel Hollow County Park, and the Rippey State Access Area.

Genealogists and local historians will find several burial grounds across the townships, including Franklin Cem, Old Rippey Cem, and St Marys Cem. The presence of Pleasant Hill Ch and several scattered industrial sites, such as a Sandpit and Gravel Pit, reflect the rural economy of the era. The terrain is further defined by several tributaries, notably Hardin Creek and Buttrick Creek, which feed into the river's winding course.