Bernard Iowa Map
Explore Bernard, Iowa, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Bernard, Iowa
| City | Bernard |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Dubuque County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 42.31223 |
| Longitude | -90.8318 |
| Population | 114 |
| Density | 478.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 52032 |
| Area Code | 712 |
| County Seat | Dubuque |
| School District | Western Dubuque County Community School District |
About Bernard, Iowa
Bernard is a locality in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 114. The population density is 478.4 people per km². Bernard is located at 42.3122°N, 90.8318°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Bernard is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 52032.Bernard emerges from the landscape as a quiet cluster of structures gathered amidst the expansive, tilled prairie of the Iowa driftless region. It lies 15.6 miles south-southwest of Dubuque, IA (from Dubuque, IA: bearing 213°T), and is situated 9.4 miles east of Cascade. The horizon stays wide and uninterrupted, save for the subtle rise of the Dubuque Hills that shadow the distance to the east. Prairie Creek traces a slow, deliberate path through the surrounding acreage, its banks providing a narrow corridor of timber that breaks the uniformity of the corn and soybean fields. The air here holds a distinct, earthy clarity, particularly at dusk when the low-hanging light catches the stalks, turning the vast agricultural grid into a burnished, metallic expanse that feels both ancient and deeply worked.
Bernard maintains a character forged by the persistent labor of generations who shaped their livelihoods from the deep, dark soil. The rhythms of the local economy remain tethered to the seasonal cycles of planting and harvest, a cycle that dictates the pace of life far more effectively than any clock. Beyond the immediate reach of the silos and farmsteads, the land drops into the rugged, limestone-ribbed terrain of Whitewater Canyon, while the nearby Whitewater Canyon Wildlife Area offers a protected refuge for the native grasses and woodland wildlife. On quieter weekends, residents might find a moment of stillness at Leisure Lake, watching the water reflect the changing Iowa sky, a reminder of the quiet, unshowy civility that defines the daily experience of living in this corner of the state.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Whitewater Canyon Wildlife Area (Local Conservation Area) — 3.2 mi, 248° W
- Driftless Area National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 3.3 mi, 125° SE · 2,440 acres
- Fillmore Recreation Area (Local Park) — 4.0 mi, 280° W
- Scenic Overlook (Viewpoint) — 4.3 mi, 255° W
- Lasoya Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.9 mi, 131° SE
- Swiss Valley Nature Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 7.2 mi, 025° NE
- Whitewater Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 8.8 mi, 311° NW
- Pine Valley Nature Area (Local Park) — 11.5 mi, 183° S
- Maquoketa Caves State Park (State Park) — 13.3 mi, 168° S
- Mines of Spain State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 13.4 mi, 037° NE
- Zebulon Pike Monument (Monument) — 14.4 mi, 040° NE
- Julien Dubuque Monument (Monument) — 14.4 mi, 041° NE
- Ms Rv Pools 11-22 Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 14.4 mi, 042° NE
- Ampitheater (Attraction) — 14.5 mi, 044° NE
- UD Spartan Statue (Monument) — 14.6 mi, 029° NE
- Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife And Fish Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.8 mi, 039° NE · 274k acres
- Precontact (Public Artwork) — 15.0 mi, 035° NE
- Heitkamp Planetarium (Museum) — 15.3 mi, 030° NE
- National Rivers Hall of Fame (Museum) — 15.4 mi, 035° NE
- Voices Studios (Gallery) — 15.9 mi, 032° NE
- Creekside Amphitheater (Theatre) — 16.3 mi, 031° NE
- Field of Dreams (Attraction) — 17.1 mi, 318° NW
- Ham House Museum (Museum) — 17.7 mi, 031° NE
- National Farm Toy Museum (Museum) — 18.0 mi, 308° NW
- Dyer-Botsford Victorian House and Doll Museum (Museum) — 18.9 mi, 309° NW
- Inwood Woodcarving Exhibit (Gallery) — 19.0 mi, 309° NW
- Dark Chambers Haunted Attraction (Attraction) — 20.2 mi, 034° NE
- Bellevue State Park (State Park) — 20.6 mi, 103° E
- Effigy (Historic Ruins) — 20.9 mi, 081° E
- Lime Kiln (Historic Ruins) — 21.0 mi, 102° E
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About This Bernard Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bernard, Iowa. Coordinates: 42.31223, -90.8318. 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 Bernard includes the ZIP code (52032), 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. |
