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1980 Map of Cooperstown

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Cooperstown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Illinois River corridor dominates this 1980s landscape, serving as a vital artery for the region's river-based economy and environmental preservation. Along the eastern bank, the Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge and Meredosia Lake preserve significant wetland habitats, while the La Grange Lock and Dam facilitates heavy river traffic near La Grange Island. To the west, the terrain rises sharply into the dissected uplands of Spunky Ridge and Cooperstown, where small family-named cemeteries such as Adams Cem and De Witt Cem dot the ridges.

Local navigation and small-scale industry are evident through features like Star Bridge crossing the La Moine River and a Quarry in the northwest corner. The settlement pattern is scattered, with the village of Cooperstown serving as a local hub amidst agricultural land. The map also documents modern logistical additions like the Sneider Landing Strip and the Training Center, contrasting with the traditional rural layout of churches like Immanuel Ch and older ferry and landing points like Briggs Landing.