Bussey Iowa Map

About Bussey, Iowa

Bussey is a locality in Marion County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 414. The population density is 409.3 people per km². Bussey is located at 41.2044°N, 92.8827°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50044.

Bussey rests in the embrace of Marion County's rolling terrain, a place where the land gently folds and unfolds, giving way to broad skies that seem to stretch on forever. It lies 27.7 miles west-north-west of Ottumwa, IA (from Ottumwa, IA: bearing 298°T), and is situated 13.9 miles west-south-west of Oskaloosa. The landscape here is a study in Iowa's agrarian heart, with fields of corn and soybeans stretching towards the horizon, their vibrant greens and golds shifting with the sun's passage. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a clean, earthy scent, hinting at the rich soil that sustains this land. Occasional stands of mature oak and maple trees punctuate the fields, their branches reaching like ancient arms, offering pockets of dappled shade where the quiet hum of insect life can be heard. The roads, often ribboned with gravel, lead through a panorama of cultivated beauty, a testament to the enduring connection between people and the earth. The history of Bussey is etched into the very character of its surroundings, a narrative of agricultural endeavor and quiet resilience. This is a place shaped by the cycles of planting and harvest, where the local economy has long been tied to the bounty of the land, with farming and related enterprises forming the backbone of its sustenance. The nearby Skunk River, though not a grand waterway, provides a subtle yet persistent presence, its slow meander adding a gentle rhythm to the area. You can feel the echoes of generations who have worked this soil, their stories whispered in the rustle of the corn stalks and the vast expanse of the prairie sky that hovers above Bussey.

About This Bussey Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Bussey, Iowa with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Bussey and Marion County.

Detailed location data for Bussey includes the ZIP code (50044), telephone area code (515), county seat of Marion County (Knoxville), and school district assignment (Twin Cedars 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 Bussey is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.