2018 Map of Fort Atkinson

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The Turkey River winds through this section of Winneshiek County, carving a path between the established settlements of Spillville, Fort Atkinson, and Calmar. This landscape is deeply rooted in its Czech and German heritage, evidenced by the numerous religious sites and burial grounds such as Saint Wenceslaus of Spillville Cem and Saint Johns Cem. The settlement pattern follows the drainage of the river and its many tributaries, including Wonder Cr, Goddard Cr, and Krumm Cr, which define the local topography. At Fort Atkinson, the Fort Atkinson Bridge serves as a central landmark near the historic military site, while the small community of Conover remains a distinct point in the northern agricultural region. The concentration of family-named cemeteries like Kruse Farm Cem and Haug Cem indicates a long-standing continuity of land ownership in this part of northeastern Iowa.