Elkader Iowa Map

About Elkader, Iowa

Elkader is a locality in Clayton County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,293. The population density is 352.7 people per km². Elkader is located at 42.8539°N, 91.4054°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 52043.

Elkader rests in a shallow bowl of rolling hills, where the Turkey River, a ribbon of muted silver, winds its way through fertile bottomlands. It lies 37.3 miles west of Grant, WI (from Grant, WI: bearing 261°T), and is situated 8.6 miles west of Garnavillo. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a scent of damp earth and ripening corn, a fragrance that clings to the weathered clapboard of the buildings and softens the edges of the horizon. The landscape is a study in subtle greens and browns, punctuated by the deep shadows cast by ancient oaks and maples that line the riverbanks, their branches reaching out like weary arms. Everywhere, the land suggests a patient cultivation, a long conversation between the people and the soil, a quiet understanding that has shaped both the terrain and the character of Elkader. This place, Elkader, carries the echoes of its past in the sturdy brick facades of its downtown buildings and the enduring memory of its agricultural roots. For generations, the bounty of the surrounding fields has been the lifeblood of this community, a rhythm of planting and harvest that has dictated the pulse of the town. The Turkey River, once a vital artery for commerce, now offers a more leisurely pace, a place for quiet reflection or the gentle hum of a fishing boat. A distinctive local landmark, the historic courthouse, stands as a proud sentinel, a testament to the enduring spirit of this corner of Iowa, where the stories of settlers and farmers are as deeply ingrained as the rich loam beneath the fields.

About This Elkader Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Elkader, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.853874, -91.405416. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Elkader and Clayton County.

Detailed location data for Elkader includes the ZIP code (52043), telephone area code (712), county seat of Clayton County (Elkader), and school district assignment (Central Community School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Elkader is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.