Boone Iowa Map
Explore Boone, Iowa, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Boone, Iowa
| City | Boone |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Boone County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 42.049257 |
| Longitude | -93.872526 |
| Population | 12,460 |
| Density | 529.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 50036, 50037, 50099 |
| Area Code | 515 |
| County Seat | Boone |
| School District | Boone Community School District |
About Boone, Iowa
Boone is a locality in Boone County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of 12,460. The population density is 529.6 people per km². Boone is located at 42.0493°N, 93.8725°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Boone is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 50036, 50037, 50099.Boone occupies a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of the Midwestern prairie and the steady, rhythmic labor of the earth. It lies 13.5 miles west of Ames, IA (from Ames, IA: bearing 277°T), and is situated 19.2 miles northeast of Perry. Honey Creek traces a deliberate path near the terrain, offering a cool, consistent presence that shapes the local drainage. To the west, the horizon catches the faint, jagged suggestion of Frankel Ridge, which stands as a silent sentinel over the expansive, tilled fields. During the golden hour, the light stretches across the flat horizon, illuminating the texture of the soil and the deep, rich colors of the corn and soybean crops. A short journey away, the quiet waters of Lost Lake provide a reflective surface for the shifting Iowa sky.
Boone emerged from the expansion of the rail industry, drawing its initial vitality from the labor required to bind the vast interior of the country together. The local economy maintains a grounded connection to these roots, balancing agricultural output with the persistent operations of modern industrial and service sectors. Families here have long cultivated the land, their efforts yielding a harvest that remains the primary pulse of the regional economy. Veterans Memorial Park serves as a central point of reflection, marking the dedication of those who have contributed to the stability of the region. The proximity to Holst State Forest highlights a dedication to preserving the woodland tracts that break up the endless, productive plains.
Boone carries a character shaped by the steady, unshowy civility of its inhabitants, whose lives are marked by a deep familiarity with the changing seasons. The community gathers for local events that emphasize a shared history and a quiet appreciation for the small, deliberate moments of daily life. Among the notable figures associated with the region, the pioneering physicist Mamie Eisenhower remains a defining presence, her influence still felt in the cultural memory of the area. Landmarks like the high rail bridges stand as stark, iron reminders of an era when engineering transformed the desolate prairie into a network of connection. Life here moves with a measured pace, favoring a thoughtful engagement with the surroundings over the clamor of more crowded centers.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Mchose Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 260° W
- Veterans Memorial Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 340° N
- Little League Park (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 299° NW
- Railroad Museum (Museum) — 1.5 mi, 320° NW
- Rail Explorers: Boone, IA (Attraction) — 1.6 mi, 319° NW
- Saylorville Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 2.6 mi, 265° W
- Saylorville Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 265° W
- Ledges State Park (State Park) — 2.6 mi, 180° S
- Jay Carlson Area (Local Conservation Area) — 2.9 mi, 251° W
- Inspiration Point (Viewpoint) — 3.8 mi, 188° S
- Hutton Memorial (Monument) — 3.9 mi, 193° S
- Mccoy Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.3 mi, 184° S
- Founders Rock (Monument) — 6.0 mi, 328° NW
- Harrier Marsh Waterfowl Production Area (State Resource Management Area) — 6.7 mi, 256° W
- Boone County Waterfowl Production Area (Resource Management Area) — 6.7 mi, 256° W
- Holst State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 6.7 mi, 312° NW
- Entrance Memorial (Public Artwork) — 7.1 mi, 196° S
- Hickory Grove Rural School Museum (Museum) — 9.0 mi, 300° NW
- "twister Hill" (Attraction) — 9.2 mi, 331° NW
- Robert Paul Daley Pathway Rock (Monument) — 9.5 mi, 102° E
- Lush Auditorium (Theatre) — 11.8 mi, 097° E
- Madrid Historical Museum (Museum) — 12.3 mi, 167° S
- Brunnier Art Museum (Museum) — 12.3 mi, 099° E
- Elwood the Gnome (Attraction) — 12.3 mi, 103° E
- North Grand Cinema (Cinema) — 12.8 mi, 090° E
- Ames City Auditorium (Theatre) — 13.2 mi, 097° E
- Octagon Center for the Arts (Gallery) — 13.5 mi, 097° E
- Vintage Iron Antiques Museum (Museum) — 15.5 mi, 350° N
- Big Creek State Park (State Park) — 16.8 mi, 156° SE
- Story City Carousel (Attraction) — 17.5 mi, 057° NE
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About This Boone Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Boone, Iowa. Coordinates: 42.049257, -93.872526. 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 Boone includes the ZIP code (50036, 50037, 50099), telephone area code (515), county seat of Boone County (Boone), and school district assignment (Boone 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. |
