2018 Map of Cotter

About this map

Columbus Junction and Columbus City anchor the southeastern corner of this Iowa landscape, situated near the confluence where the Iowa River meets the drainages of Goose Cr and Monkey Run. The terrain is defined by a dense network of country roads, including the Louisa-Washington Rd which follows the boundary between Washington Co and Louisa Co. This 2018 survey reveals a high density of small burial grounds, such as Bethel Cem and Boston Cem, reflecting the early settlement patterns of these rural townships. The map follows the west-east trajectory of 160th St and the southern reach of the Iowa River floodplain. Smaller hamlets like Cotter and Gladwin are documented along the section lines, while the County Line Bridge provides a specific crossing point over Long Cr for local travelers and researchers tracing family roots in this corner of the state.