Belle Plaine Iowa Map
Explore Belle Plaine, Iowa, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Belle Plaine, Iowa
| City | Belle Plaine |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Benton County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 41.896942 |
| Longitude | -92.27824 |
| Population | 2,330 |
| Density | 283.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 52208 |
| Area Code | 712 |
| County Seat | Vinton |
| School District | Belle Plaine Community School District |
About Belle Plaine, Iowa
Belle Plaine is a locality in Benton County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,330. The population density is 283.0 people per km². Belle Plaine is located at 41.8969°N, 92.2782°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Belle Plaine is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 52208.Belle Plaine occupies a broad, unpretentious expanse of the Iowa prairie, where the horizon stretches flat and wide under an immense, pale sky. It lies 33.5 miles west-southwest of Cedar Rapids, IA (from Cedar Rapids, IA: bearing 257°T), and is situated 16.1 miles east-southeast of Tama. The landscape is defined by the rigorous geometry of agriculture, with rows of corn and soybeans creating a seasonal quilt that shifts from deep, saturated greens to the brittle gold of harvest. Only a mile away, the quiet waters of Salt Creek cut a meandering path through the earth, providing a modest riparian corridor that contrasts with the relentless cultivation of the surrounding fields. The air here holds a clean, sharp clarity, especially in the late afternoon when the sun catches the dust of the backroads and turns the low-hanging clouds into a bruised, violet light.
Belle Plaine emerged from the expansion of the railroad, a history that remains visible in the sturdy, brick-fronted architecture that anchors the center of the grid. While the economy remains tethered to the rhythms of the land and the productivity of the soil, the proximity of Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge offers a quiet counterpoint to the working fields, serving as a sanctuary for migratory birds and native grasses. Life here proceeds with a deliberate, steady pace, shaped by the heritage of those who broke the sod and established the foundations of the community. In the distance, the faint, hazy outlines of The Hogback provide a rare verticality to the vista, reminding those who live and work here of the vast, landlocked scale of the interior plains.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Belle Plaine Area Museum (Museum) — 0.2 mi, 107° E
- Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 0.9 mi, 172° S · 24k acres
- Iowa River Corridor Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 171° S
- Randolph Access (State Recreation Area) — 3.2 mi, 153° SE
- Otter Creek Marsh Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 6.9 mi, 290° W
- Iowa River Natural Wildlife Area (Local Conservation Area) — 7.2 mi, 279° W
- Hannen Park (Local Park) — 8.4 mi, 101° E
- Barclay Timber (Local Conservation Area) — 8.9 mi, 233° SW
- Gateway Park & Preserve (Local Park) — 12.1 mi, 120° SE
- Iowa County Historical Society (Museum) — 13.1 mi, 122° SE
- South Amana Barn Museum (Museum) — 18.0 mi, 117° SE
- Coralville Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 18.4 mi, 112° E
- Iowa Baseball Museum of Norway (Museum) — 18.4 mi, 089° E
- High Amana General Store (Museum) — 18.6 mi, 110° E
- Michele Maring Miller Art Gallery (Gallery) — 22.0 mi, 108° E
- In Honor of the Veterans of Benton County (Monument) — 22.3 mi, 078° E
- Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 26.5 mi, 056° NE
- Union Grove State Park (State Park) — 27.4 mi, 305° NW
- Jacob Krumm East Access (Nature Reserve) — 29.0 mi, 243° SW
- Jacob Krumm Ahrens Access (Nature Reserve) — 29.3 mi, 243° SW
- In Transit (Public Artwork) — 29.5 mi, 091° E
- Rock Creek State Park (State Park) — 30.0 mi, 250° W
- Hawkeye Downs Speedway (Stadium) — 30.8 mi, 085° E
- Witch's Basement (Historic Ruins) — 31.1 mi, 076° E
- Westside Rising (Monument) — 31.3 mi, 078° E
- Tree of Five Seasons (Monument) — 31.7 mi, 080° E
- The Fun Station (Theme Park) — 31.8 mi, 090° E
- Iowa's Largest Frying Pan (Attraction) — 32.0 mi, 026° NE
- Modern Gallery And Framing (Gallery) — 32.2 mi, 080° E
- Gilded Pear Gallery (Gallery) — 32.3 mi, 079° E
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About This Belle Plaine Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Belle Plaine, Iowa. Coordinates: 41.896942, -92.27824. 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 Belle Plaine includes the ZIP code (52208), telephone area code (712), county seat of Benton County (Vinton), and school district assignment (Belle Plaine 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. |
