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2013 Map of Stoddard

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Stoddard
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Mississippi River forms the western boundary of this landscape, creating a complex network of waterways including Wigwam Slough and Running Slough surrounding Goose Island. On the eastern shore, the village of Stoddard sits at the base of the dramatic bluffs where Coon Cr meets the river valley. The topography is defined by the driftless-style coulee and ridge system, with prominent elevations like Stoddard Ridge, Chipmunk Ridge, and Oak Ridge rising above the bottomlands.

Agricultural and residential life follows these natural contours, with small settlements like Pleasant Valley and Maple Grove located along the upper reaches of Mormon Cr. Numerous coulees—deep, narrow valleys—intersect the high ground, including Proksch Coulee, North Chipmunk Coulee, and Hunder Coulee, illustrating how the region's unique geography has dictated road placement and land use. The transport network is anchored by Wi-35, which traces the river's edge, connecting these communities along the western edge of Wisconsin.