Balltown Iowa Map
Explore Balltown, Iowa, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Balltown, Iowa
| City | Balltown |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Dubuque County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 42.638052 |
| Longitude | -90.868739 |
| Population | 79 |
| Density | 423.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 52073 |
| Area Code | 712 |
| County Seat | Dubuque |
| School District | Western Dubuque County Community School District |
About Balltown, Iowa
Balltown is a locality in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 79. The population density is 423.6 people per km². Balltown is located at 42.6381°N, 90.8687°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Balltown is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 52073.Balltown commands a rugged prominence where the earth yields to the limestone-crusted elevation of Balltown Ridge. It lies 14.1 miles northwest of Dubuque, IA (from Dubuque, IA: bearing 313°T), and is situated 10.4 miles northwest of Asbury. The land surrounding Balltown drops away into the shadowed depths of Stegar Hollow, a basin that holds the cool, damp air of the evening long after the sun has retreated behind the stalks of ripening corn. A mile away, West Basswood Creek carves a narrow, winding path through the heavy soil, its waters moving with a deliberate, muddy patience toward the horizon. At the Balltown Overlook, the sky seems to press closer to the fractured horizon, and one might observe the way the light turns a bruised, metallic violet over the fields as the day expires.
German settlers long ago recognized the utility of this high ground, establishing a foothold that prioritized endurance over ease. The local economy remains anchored to the black, fertile loam that sustains a cycle of soybeans and corn, a seasonal labor that dictates the quiet, methodical pace of life here. While the Heritage Trail beckons travelers ten miles away to traverse the broader landscape, the people of Balltown find their own stillness in the shadow of the ridge, far from the reach of the larger, bustling centers. The proximity of Snyder Slough, resting three miles to the side, offers a quiet refuge for the observant, and the town itself maintains an unshowy, literate civility that reflects the deep, silent history of the Iowa plains.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Ms Rv Pools 11-22 Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 1.9 mi, 009° N
- Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife And Fish Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 2.1 mi, 015° N · 274k acres
- State Owned Islands - Sd (State Resource Management Area) — 2.3 mi, 354° N
- Finley's Landing Addition (Local Park) — 2.5 mi, 085° E
- Finley's Landing Park (Local Park) — 2.9 mi, 075° E
- Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.7 mi, 328° NW
- Cassville Bluffs State Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.7 mi, 328° NW
- Driftless Area National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 7.1 mi, 217° SW · 2,440 acres
- Badger Hut (Historic Ruins) — 8.6 mi, 067° NE
- Nelson Dewey State Park (State Park) — 9.3 mi, 311° NW
- Stonefield Historic Site (Museum) — 9.9 mi, 310° NW
- Voie de la Liberté 1944 Milestone (Monument) — 10.7 mi, 256° W
- Eagle Statue (Monument) — 13.1 mi, 122° SE
- “mancherlei Gaben Und Ein Geist” Sculpture (Monument) — 13.2 mi, 137° SE
- Allison Point (Viewpoint) — 13.3 mi, 121° SE
- Heitkamp Planetarium (Museum) — 13.3 mi, 134° SE
- Ham House Museum (Museum) — 13.3 mi, 124° SE
- Creekside Amphitheater (Theatre) — 13.4 mi, 130° SE
- Five Flags Theater (Theatre) — 13.5 mi, 050° NE
- The Inevitability of Land (Public Artwork) — 13.5 mi, 133° SE
- Field of Dreams (Attraction) — 13.6 mi, 224° SW
- Voices Studios (Gallery) — 13.6 mi, 131° SE
- Heritage House Museum (Museum) — 13.8 mi, 245° SW
- Dark Chambers Haunted Attraction (Attraction) — 14.3 mi, 113° SE
- National Rivers Hall of Fame (Museum) — 14.5 mi, 133° SE
- Mines of Spain State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 15.4 mi, 139° SE
- Inwood Woodcarving Exhibit (Gallery) — 16.7 mi, 231° SW
- Ampitheater (Attraction) — 17.0 mi, 135° SE
- Effigy Mounds National Monument (National Monument) — 25.4 mi, 324° NW · 2,460 acres
- Wyalusing State Park (State Park) — 26.0 mi, 332° NW
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About This Balltown Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Balltown, Iowa. Coordinates: 42.638052, -90.868739. 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 Balltown includes the ZIP code (52073), telephone area code (712), county seat of Dubuque County (Dubuque), and school district assignment (Western Dubuque County 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. |
