2010 Map of Fort Madison

About this map

Fort Madison anchors the southern edge of this Lee County landscape, where the town’s grid meets the north bank of the Mississippi River. The riverfront is defined by significant landmarks including the Fort Madison Bridge and the large industrial and institutional footprint of the Iowa State Prison Cemetery. Inland, the terrain is characterized by a dense concentration of burial grounds and family plots such as the Mothershed Cemetery, John Box Grounds Cemetery, and Lauther Grounds Cemetery, offering a wealth of data for genealogical researchers. North of the river, the small settlement of Denmark serves as a secondary focal point, complete with its own Denmark Post Office and the Riddles Airstrip. The map also details the complex drainage systems of Lost Creek, Mud Creek, and Penitentiary Creek as they move through the agricultural uplands toward the river valley near Mink Island and Dutchman Island.