Argyle Iowa Map

About Argyle, Iowa

Argyle is a locality in Lee County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 62. The population density is 59.5 people per km². Argyle is located at 40.5317°N, 91.5663°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 52619.

Argyle rests in a landscape shaped by the broad, patient work of water and wind, where the land swells and recedes in a gentle, verdant rhythm. It lies 42.0 miles north-north-west of Quincy, IL (from Quincy, IL: bearing 349°T), and is situated 9.6 miles west of Nauvoo. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of summer corn and soybeans, give way to the softer hues of ripening wheat and the starker geometry of freshly plowed fields. The air here carries the clean, earthy scent of fertile soil, a constant reminder of the agricultural heart that beats beneath the surface. In the twilight, as the sun dips low, the sky above Argyle ignites in a slow, breathtaking display of oranges, pinks, and purples, casting long, dancing shadows across the fields and lending a quiet, ethereal glow to the familiar contours of the land. The history of Argyle is deeply entwined with the fertile soil and the steady flow of the nearby Mississippi River, a vital artery for commerce and settlement in the region. Early pioneers, drawn by the promise of rich farmland, established a community that has since found its livelihood primarily in agriculture, a tradition that continues to define its character. The economy, though modest, thrives on the bounty of the land, with grain elevators standing as silent sentinels to the year's harvest. While no grand monuments mark its past, the enduring spirit of resilience and hard work, passed down through generations, imbues Argyle with a quiet dignity, a testament to the enduring connection between its people and the land they cultivate.

About This Argyle Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Argyle, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.531707, -91.56627. 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 Argyle and Lee County.

Detailed location data for Argyle includes the ZIP code (52619), telephone area code (712), county seat of Lee County (Keokuk), and school district assignment (Central Lee 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 Argyle is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.