Emmetsburg had two railroads, including both a Rock Island and a Milwaukee Road branch line.  Today, the Milwaukee Road is owned by Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern while the Rock Island is a Union Pacific branch line.  
Bridges
 
 
Deck Plate Girder Bridge over W. Fork Des Moines River
UP Five Island Lake Bridge
 
 
Steel Stringer Bridge over Five Island Lake
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