2015 Map of Waterville

About this map

Waterville and its surrounding Allamakee County townships are defined by the deep incisions of Paint Cr and the Yellow River, which carve through the high limestone plateaus of the Driftless Area. This 2015 update records the enduring rural footprint of small settlements like Maud, Egan, and the namesake village of Sixteen. Local genealogy and land history are anchored by numerous hilltop burial sites, including the East Paint Creek Synod Cem and the Cherry Mound Cem. The map illustrates the persistence of a road network that follows the winding ridge lines, such as Ness Ridge, or drops into the valleys where historical crossings like Monsrud Bridge connect agricultural lands. The distinct absence of urban sprawl highlights a landscape dedicated to long-term conservation and traditional farming, where the terrain itself dictates the location of crossroads like Rossville and Volney.