Burr Oak Iowa Map

About Burr Oak, Iowa

Burr Oak is a locality in Mills County, Iowa, United States. Burr Oak is located at 40.9358°N, 95.7878°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 52101.

Burr Oak rests in the rolling heart of Mills County, Iowa, where the land breathes in broad, open sighs of fertile earth. It lies 14.9 miles south-south-east of Bellevue, NE (from Bellevue, NE: bearing 159°T), and is situated 7.2 miles south-east of Plattsmouth. The landscape here is a study in gentle swells and dips, a quilt of cultivated fields stitched with the deep green of windbreaks and the occasional silver thread of a meandering creek. The sky, immense and often a startling blue, seems to press down on the horizon, creating a sense of boundless space that makes even the most solid farmhouse feel like a temporary anchor. In the late afternoon, the sun slants low, casting long, painterly shadows that stretch and warp across the fields, imbuing the very air with a quiet, golden luminescence. The history of Burr Oak is a story whispered by the corn stalks and the sturdy, weathered barns that dot the countryside. This is a place where generations have coaxed sustenance from the rich soil, their lives intertwined with the cycles of planting and harvest. The local economy, deeply rooted in agriculture, continues to be the steady heartbeat of Burr Oak, with corn and soybeans forming the backbone of its prosperity. While the grand pronouncements of history may not echo loudly here, the quiet persistence of its people, their practical ingenuity and their deep connection to the land, forms a distinct and enduring character, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have called this place home.

About This Burr Oak Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Burr Oak, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.935833, -95.787782. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Burr Oak and Mills County.

Detailed location data for Burr Oak includes the ZIP code (51561), telephone area code (641, 712), county seat of Mills County (Glenwood), and school district assignment (Decorah Community School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Burr Oak is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.