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Atlantic Iowa Map

Explore Atlantic, Iowa, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Atlantic, Iowa

How to Use This Atlantic, Iowa Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Atlantic, Iowa. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Iowa or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Atlantic.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Atlantic
State	Iowa (IA)
County	Cass County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	41.392994
Longitude	-95.021882
Population	6,792
Density	316.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	50022
Area Code	515
County Seat	Atlantic
School District	Atlantic Community School District

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About Atlantic, Iowa

Atlantic is a locality in Cass County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,792. The population density is 316.1 people per km². Atlantic is located at 41.3930°N, 95.0219°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Atlantic is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 50022.

Atlantic remains defined by the vast, open expanse of the Iowa prairie where the horizon stretches wide and unencumbered under a generous sky. It lies 45.0 miles east-northeast of Council Bluffs, IA (from Council Bluffs, IA: bearing 77°T), and is situated 29.4 miles north-northeast of Red Oak. The earth here is composed of deep, fertile soil that yields to the slow, deliberate movement of the seasons, turning from the dark, rich brown of spring planting to the vibrant gold of late summer corn. Nearby, the quiet waters of Troublesome Creek meander through the landscape, offering a cool, shaded corridor for local wildlife. Residents often gather at Atlantic City Park to enjoy the shade of mature trees during the long, humid afternoons. For those seeking a larger expanse of water, Cold Springs provides a serene destination just a short drive away.

Atlantic grew from the labor of pioneers who recognized the immense potential of this productive, tilled land. Agriculture forms the bedrock of the local economy, with the rhythm of the harvest dictating the pace of life for many who work in the fields or the supporting industries that process the annual yield. The presence of these industries creates a steady, reliable pulse for the inhabitants, who value the practical skills required to maintain such an expansive reach of farmland. Over time, the community has balanced its agricultural roots with the arrival of diverse businesses that provide essential services to the surrounding region. This industrious spirit ensures that the work of the day is met with focus and quiet pride.

Atlantic carries a character shaped by the steady, literate civility of the Midwest, where neighbors value a straightforward conversation as much as a well-tended garden. The town serves as a gathering point for local culture, marked by the simple, enduring architecture of its public buildings and the warmth of its community events. Notable historical figures, such as the accomplished actor Cloris Leachman, trace their origins to this part of the state, carrying the influence of their upbringing into their professional lives. Residents take pleasure in the changing colors of the autumn leaves and the way the evening light catches the dust rising from the rural roads. Through a commitment to tradition and a steady focus on the future, the people of Atlantic maintain a grounded existence that honors their shared history.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Sunnyside Park (Local Park) — 0.0 mi, 269° W
Atlantic City Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 027° NE
Soldiers Monument (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 029° NE
Pellet Wildlife Refuge (Local Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 350° N
Recreation Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.8 mi, 033° NE
Frank Chapman Pellet Memorial Woods State Prese (State Conservation Area) — 3.1 mi, 039° NE
Indian Creek Wildlife Area (Local Conservation Area) — 7.4 mi, 228° SW
Walnut Creek Historical Museum (Museum) — 11.9 mi, 299° NW
Lake Anita State Park (State Park) — 12.3 mi, 082° E
Tree on the road (Attraction) — 12.4 mi, 051° NE
Tree in the Road (Attraction) — 12.4 mi, 051° NE
Cass County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 12.5 mi, 208° SW
Lake Anita Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 13.3 mi, 081° E
Danish Windmill Museum and Welcome Center (Museum) — 13.7 mi, 352° N
Museum of Danish America (Museum) — 14.1 mi, 350° N
Audubon County Courthouse Museum (Museum) — 15.7 mi, 029° NE
Prairie Rose State Park (State Park) — 16.8 mi, 327° NW
John James Audubon Statue (Public Artwork) — 23.2 mi, 012° N
Vet's Memorial Auditorium (Theatre) — 23.5 mi, 318° NW
Mouth of Nickinabockina Cutoff Ditch (Attraction) — 25.4 mi, 317° NW
Swedish Heritage and Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 28.7 mi, 188° S
Adams County Freedom Rock (Monument) — 31.7 mi, 152° SE
Treynor High School Auditorium (Arts Centre) — 32.4 mi, 250° W
Word of Honor (Monument) — 32.7 mi, 250° W
B-B Town Ball Field (Attraction) — 39.1 mi, 284° W
Reasoner School (Historic Ruins) — 43.3 mi, 235° SW
Lewis and Clark Monument Park (Viewpoint) — 43.8 mi, 262° W
Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 46.7 mi, 275° W · 7,936 acres
Desoto National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 50.4 mi, 279° W · 16k acres

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