2021 Map of Cordova

About this map

The Mississippi River corridor defines this borderland between Illinois and Iowa, where the river's complex braided channels and side-waters like Cordova Slough and Grant Slough create a diverse riparian landscape. To the north, the Wapsipinicon River joins the main stem near Adams Island, a significant landform within the river's reach. The settlement pattern follows the high ground along the banks, anchored by the river towns of Cordova, Port Byron, and Princeton. Genealogists will find a high density of burial grounds throughout the quadrangle, including Oak Ridge Cem, Princeton City Cem, and the more isolated Baker Cem or Jacks Cem. The map illustrates the contemporary road network, including Bluff Rd and Fairfield Rd, which connect these riverfront communities to the interior agricultural uplands and scattered settlements like Folletts.