2024 Map of Cooperstown

About this map

The Illinois River and its confluence with the La Moine River define the eastern edge of this landscape, where the floodplain shifts into the dissected uplands of Brown County. The village of Cooperstown serves as a central point among a high density of rural burial grounds, including the Cooperstown Cem, Mount Zion Cem, and Vandeventer Cem, which provide significant anchor points for local genealogical research. To the south, the Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge encompasses a complex network of waterways like Hancock Slough, Twin Ponds, and the northern reaches of Meredosia Lake. This area reflects a long history of river-dependent ecosystems and drainage patterns, with named features such as La Grange Island and Moores Towhead marking the shifting nature of the river channel. Away from the water, the terrain rises into Spunky Ridge, characterized by steep drainages like Baehr Branch and Little Creek.