Anderson Iowa Map

About Anderson, Iowa

Anderson is a locality in Fremont County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 37. The population density is 19.8 people per km². Anderson is located at 40.8014°N, 95.6042°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 51652.

Anderson rests under a sky that often stretches an improbable distance, a vast canvas where cloud formations drift with a slow, deliberate grace. It lies 27.6 miles south-south-east of Bellevue, NE (from Bellevue, NE: bearing 147°T), and is situated 4.3 miles north-north-east of Sidney. The land here in Fremont County is a study in patient swells and subtle valleys, a rumpled quilt of earth that has been shaped by water and wind over millennia. Fields of corn and soybeans, in their seasons, paint broad strokes of green or gold across the landscape, punctuated by the darker, more resilient lines of trees that follow the gentle contours of the land. The air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a clean, earthy scent, a mixture of turned soil and the distant promise of rain. Even the silence here has a texture, a quiet hum of unseen life and the rustle of leaves that speaks of a deep, enduring peace. The story of Anderson is tied to the rich, dark soil that has sustained generations of farming families. For a long time, the rhythm of life in Anderson was dictated by the planting and harvesting seasons, the local economy a direct reflection of the bounty of the fields. While agriculture remains a steadfast pillar, the town has also seen the quiet evolution of its character, a subtle shift as families have come and gone. The general store, a familiar landmark, still serves as a quiet hub, a place where news travels and the day’s business unfolds at a pace that allows for conversation. There’s a resilience to Anderson, a quiet determination that mirrors the sturdy growth of the crops that surround it, a testament to the enduring spirit of the people who call this place home.

About This Anderson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Anderson, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.801389, -95.604162. 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 Anderson and Fremont County.

Detailed location data for Anderson includes the ZIP code (51652), telephone area code (641), county seat of Fremont County (Sidney), and school district assignment (Sidney 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 Anderson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.