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2010 Map of Stoddard

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Stoddard
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Stoddard sits at the base of the prominent Stoddard Ridge, where the winding Coon Creek meets the wide expanse of the Mississippi River backwaters. This geography is defined by a series of dramatic coulees and ridges typical of the driftless region, including Chipmunk Coulee and Proksch Coulee. These steep-walled valleys shaped the rural development of the area, concentrating settlements like Pleasant Valley and Maple Grove along the upper ridges and valley floors.

Local genealogy and history are preserved at sites such as Saint Matthews Cemetery and Chipmunk Coulee Cemetery. The landscape transitions from the river islands, like Goose Island, to high points such as Oak Ridge and Chipmunk Ridge. A dense network of local roads, including Gronemus Rd and Sky Line Dr, follows the natural contours of the ridges, illustrating how the unique Wisconsin terrain dictated the placement of homesteads and transport routes into the 21st century.