2016 Map of Eitzen

About this map

The border town of Eitzen sits at the southern edge of Houston County, where the agricultural uplands meet the dissected bluff country of the Driftless Area. This 2016 record shows a landscape defined by sharp topographical transitions, from the high, flat expanses of Portland Prairie to the deeply carved drainages of Winnebago Cr and Crooked Cr. The settlement pattern reflects the area's pioneer heritage, preserved through several rural burial grounds such as Portland Prairie Cem, Carsten Cem, and Saint Lukes Cem. Steep ridges like Cabbage Ridge and Jefferson Ridge dictate the winding path of local roads, while the Houston County Airport provides a modern utility point north of the state line. The map highlights the intricate network of coulees and hollows, including the uniquely named New Yorker Hollow, which drain toward the Mississippi River valley just to the east.