2015 Map of Festina

About this map

The Turkey River and Little Turkey River define the winding geography of this section of Fayette and Winneshiek Counties. At the northern edge, the settlement of Festina is home to the Saint Marys Cem and the uniquely named Smallest Church Cem, highlighting the area's deep-rooted parochial history. Further south, the community of Eldorado sits near the Eldorado Bridge, serving as a focal point for the surrounding farmsteads connected by a dense grid of section roads like Lincoln Rd and Nature Rd. The landscape is dotted with several rural burial grounds, including Stavanger Cem and Auburn Township Cem, which offer significant value for genealogists tracing family names in Douglass and Auburn Townships. This 2015 survey provides a modern look at a traditional Iowa river valley where the layout of local cemeteries and watercourses remains central to the identity of the land.