Elkport Iowa Map
Explore Elkport, Iowa, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Elkport, Iowa
| City | Elkport |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Clayton County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 42.73971 |
| Longitude | -91.277911 |
| Population | 29 |
| Density | 45.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 52044 |
| Area Code | 712 |
| County Seat | Elkader |
| School District | Central Community School District |
About Elkport, Iowa
Elkport is a locality in Clayton County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 29. The population density is 45.0 people per km². Elkport is located at 42.7397°N, 91.2779°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Elkport is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 52044.Elkport emerges from the confluence of quiet topography and the persistent, low-slung currents of Elk Creek. It lies 35.3 miles west-northwest of Dubuque, IA (from Dubuque, IA: bearing 298°T), and is situated 19.8 miles north-northeast of Manchester. The landscape surrounding Elkport consists of deep, fertile soil supporting a mosaic of soybean and corn fields that stretch toward the horizon in precise, geometric patterns. To the east, the terrain deepens into the shadows of Beddows Hollow, a limestone-ribbed basin that captures the long, golden light of late afternoon. While the distant silhouette of Hefel Ridge defines the western skyline, the immediate environment remains intimate and grounded, defined by the slow transition of prairie grasses and the quiet, deliberate pace of the seasons.
The history of Elkport remains tied to the industrious spirit of early settlers who recognized the agricultural potential of this river-veined basin. Local life revolves around the steady rhythms of the land, drawing a sense of purpose from the proximity of the Driftless Area National Wildlife Refuge, where the preservation of natural habitat offers a counterpoint to the orderly rows of modern tilled earth. Economy and identity here are not found in rapid expansion, but in a quiet, literate civility that reflects the heritage of those who arrived generations ago to work the soil. Even as the modern world turns, the stillness of the air and the clarity of the evening sky over Elkport suggest a place where the connection between human labor and the land remains unbroken and deeply felt.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Plagmans Barn Museum (Museum) — 1.8 mi, 089° E
- Driftless Area National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.7 mi, 198° S · 2,440 acres
- Cow Branch Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.8 mi, 199° S
- Pine Creek (Clayton) Wildlife Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 5.6 mi, 160° S · 50 acres
- Motor Mill Access (Local Conservation Area) — 5.8 mi, 323° NW
- Leonard Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 7.4 mi, 287° W
- Twin Bridges Park and Wildlife Area (Local Conservation Area) — 7.4 mi, 181° S
- Fountain Springs Creek Park (Local Park) — 8.4 mi, 188° S
- Ms Rv Pools 11-22 Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 9.3 mi, 078° E
- Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 9.3 mi, 078° E · 274k acres
- Veteran’s Memorial (Monument) — 9.7 mi, 071° E
- Lockmasters House Heritage Museum (Museum) — 9.8 mi, 071° E
- Carter House Museum (Museum) — 10.2 mi, 322° NW
- Nelson Dewey State Park (State Park) — 12.2 mi, 089° E
- Stonefield Historic Site (Museum) — 13.2 mi, 093° E
- World's Largest Strawberry (Public Artwork) — 13.6 mi, 253° W
- Wilder Memorial Museum (Museum) — 13.7 mi, 254° W
- Voie de la Liberté 1944 Milestone (Monument) — 14.1 mi, 133° SE
- Effigy Mounds National Monument (National Monument) — 14.5 mi, 022° N · 2,460 acres
- Backbone State Park (State Park) — 15.0 mi, 242° SW
- Backbone Fish Hatchery (ruins) (Historic Ruins) — 16.2 mi, 243° SW
- Crows Nest (Viewpoint) — 18.8 mi, 018° N
- Inwood Woodcarving Exhibit (Gallery) — 19.3 mi, 156° SE
- Manchester Fish Hatchery (Attraction) — 20.1 mi, 197° S
- Field of Dreams (Attraction) — 20.2 mi, 146° SE
- Wadena Veteran's Memorial (Monument) — 20.4 mi, 290° W
- St. Feriole Island Riverfront Playground (Attraction) — 22.5 mi, 015° N
- St. Feriole Island Play Area (Attraction) — 22.6 mi, 016° N
- Little Bear Mound (Historic Ruins) — 24.8 mi, 011° N
- Five Flags Theater (Theatre) — 31.1 mi, 087° E
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About This Elkport Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Elkport, Iowa. Coordinates: 42.73971, -91.277911. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Elkport includes the ZIP code (52044), telephone area code (712), county seat of Clayton County (Elkader), and school district assignment (Central Community School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
