Fort Madison Iowa Map
Explore Fort Madison, Iowa, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Fort Madison, Iowa
| City | Fort Madison |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Lee County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 40.620781 |
| Longitude | -91.34947 |
| Population | 10,270 |
| Density | 411.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 52627 |
| Area Code | 712 |
| County Seat | Keokuk |
| School District | Fort Madison Community School District |
About Fort Madison, Iowa
Fort Madison is a locality in Lee County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of 10,270. The population density is 411.2 people per km². Fort Madison is located at 40.6208°N, 91.3495°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Fort Madison is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 52627.Fort Madison holds a quiet dignity upon the banks of a great river that defines the eastern edge of the landscape. It lies 16.2 miles southwest of Burlington, IA (from Burlington, IA: bearing 221°T), and is situated 16.5 miles north-northeast of Keokuk. The French Creek flows steadily through the terrain, carving a modest path toward the larger waterway that shapes the local horizon. Beyond the immediate banks, the land opens into expansive, tilled fields of corn and soybeans that catch the low, golden light of late afternoon. Travelers might notice the subtle elevation of the ground as it rises toward the distant, silhouetted form of Mount Moriah. Green Bayou rests five miles away, offering a still reflection of the changing Iowa sky.
Fort Madison began as a military outpost meant to secure the frontier, eventually growing into a hub of industry and steady labor. The local economy has long depended on the rhythmic clatter of manufacturing and the reliable cycles of agricultural production. Generations of workers have contributed to the prosperity of the region, grounding the economy in tangible goods and the patient cultivation of the soil. This labor remains the quiet pulse of the area, where the focus stays fixed on the honest work of the day. The influence of early settlers persists in the architecture and the earnest, measured speech of the people who call Fort Madison home.
The cultural character of the region reflects an unshowy, literate civility often found in the heart of the prairie. Residents often gather at Riverview Park to watch the river traffic or simply to enjoy the cool air that rises from the water at dusk. For those seeking a deeper connection to the woods, the Locust Lane Nature Trail provides a path through the quiet, shaded corridors of the local ecosystem. While the town remains modest in its offerings, it maintains a steady pride in its heritage and its place within the broader tapestry of the Midwest. The legacy of the area is not found in grand spectacles, but in the enduring continuity of life along the river.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Shopton Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 015° N
- Ivanhoe Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 303° NW
- Ortho Landing and Wildlife Area (Local Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 247° SW
- Reed Wildlife State Habitat Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 158° S
- CB&Q Depot (Attraction) — 2.0 mi, 071° E
- ATSF Depot (Attraction) — 2.0 mi, 072° E
- Rodeo Park (Local Recreation) — 2.2 mi, 037° NE
- North Winds Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 226° SW
- Weld House Museum (Museum) — 5.2 mi, 198° S
- Nauvoo Martyrdom Museum (Museum) — 5.2 mi, 199° S
- Nauvoo State Park (State Park) — 5.3 mi, 195° S
- Stony Hills Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 5.5 mi, 091° E
- Nauvoo Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 5.9 mi, 199° S
- West Point Freedom Rock (Monument) — 8.6 mi, 321° NW
- Lincoln Rock (Monument) — 9.6 mi, 083° E
- Geode State Park (State Park) — 12.6 mi, 352° N
- Samuel F Miller House Museum (Museum) — 15.5 mi, 186° S
- Lost Canvas Gallery (Gallery) — 15.5 mi, 187° S
- Plaza 3 Cinema (Cinema) — 15.8 mi, 186° S
- General Samuel Curtis Statue (Public Artwork) — 16.0 mi, 186° S
- Des Moines County Fair (Attraction) — 16.2 mi, 034° NE
- Little Theater (Theatre) — 16.2 mi, 035° NE
- Historic Carthage Jail (Museum) — 18.0 mi, 142° SE
- Kibbe Museum (Museum) — 18.0 mi, 142° SE
- Great River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 19.7 mi, 198° S · 10k acres
- Ellison Creek Prairie (Nature Reserve) — 20.6 mi, 059° NE
- Eisenmayer Sand Prairie Natural Heritage Landmark (Nature Reserve) — 20.8 mi, 059° NE
- Main Street Cinemas (Cinema) — 26.2 mi, 336° NW
- Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 36.0 mi, 019° N · 24k acres
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About This Fort Madison Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fort Madison, Iowa. Coordinates: 40.620781, -91.34947. 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 Fort Madison includes the ZIP code (52627), telephone area code (712), county seat of Lee County (Keokuk), and school district assignment (Fort Madison 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. |
