2018 Map of Stoddard

About this map

Stoddard sits at the base of the bluff line where Coon Creek meets the backwaters of the Mississippi River. This modern survey illustrates the complex geography of the Upper Mississippi River valley, defined by the deep "coulees" or valley drainages that cut through the high ridges of the Driftless Area. Notable among these are North Chipmunk Coulee and South Chipmunk Coulee, which separate landforms like Stoddard Ridge and Oak Ridge. To the west, the river creates a dense archipelago including Eagle Island, Pasque Island, and Goose Island, accessible via the Goose Island Canoe Trail. Settlement patterns are tightly constrained by this topography, with communities like Pleasant Valley and Maple Grove following the narrow valley floors. Local history is anchored by several burial grounds, including Gabel Cem, Chipmunk Coulee Cem, and Saint Matthews Cem, located along rural roads that wind through the hills.