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Charles City Iowa Map

Explore Charles City, Iowa, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Charles City, Iowa

How to Use This Charles City, Iowa Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Charles City, Iowa. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Iowa or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Charles City.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Charles City
State	Iowa (IA)
County	Floyd County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	43.066361
Longitude	-92.672411
Population	7,396
Density	466.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	50616
Area Code	319
County Seat	Charles City
School District	Charles City Community School District

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About Charles City, Iowa

Charles City is a locality in Floyd County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,396. The population density is 466.3 people per km². Charles City is located at 43.0664°N, 92.6724°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Charles City is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 50616.

Charles City claims a quiet prominence along the banks of the Cedar River, where the water carves a steady, rhythmic path through the heart of the Iowa landscape. It lies 25.6 miles north-northwest of Waverly, IA (from Waverly, IA: bearing 337°T), and is situated 16.6 miles south-southeast of Osage. The surrounding terrain consists of vast, open stretches of tilled earth that catch the amber light of dusk, casting long shadows across the fields of corn and soybeans. Beyond the immediate riverbanks, the horizon expands into a flat, expansive prairie that feels both ancient and deeply industrious. Residents often find solace in the stillness of Memorial Park, which serves as a green anchor for the community, or by walking the Parcourse Fitness Trail as the seasons shift the colors of the local foliage. On clear days, the air holds a sharp, clean clarity that speaks to the distance between Charles City and the nearest dense canopy of the distant Claybanks Forest.

Charles City emerged from the mid-nineteenth century as a hub for regional trade, drawing strength from the fertile soil and the steady flow of the Cedar River to power early milling efforts. The economy transitioned over the decades from foundational agriculture to a more complex landscape of manufacturing and specialized production, grounding the local identity in a tradition of steady, hands-on labor. This industrial heritage remains visible in the architecture of the older districts, where sturdy brick facades reflect a time when the rails and the river dictated the speed of commerce. Today, the local economy balances these deep-rooted industrial legacies with a modern dedication to regional agricultural support and small-scale enterprise. Such work defines the character of the people here, who possess an unshowy, literate civility born from generations of navigating the demands of the land.

The cultural spirit of Charles City reflects an unhurried, thoughtful appreciation for local history and a quiet pride in the community’s resilience. Notable landmarks like the Charles City Arts Center provide a space for creative expression, while the annual events held throughout the year draw the region together in a display of shared traditions. The town is recognized for its connection to the notable composer Meredith Willson, whose legacy continues to resonate through the musical heritage celebrated by those who live here. Life moves at a pace that allows for genuine interaction, where the quality of the light at sunset hitting the river serves as a daily reminder of the beauty found in the mundane. Neighbors often gather for seasonal festivities, maintaining a social fabric that values both independence and a strong sense of collective belonging.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Riverfront Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 199° S
Floyd County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 0.4 mi, 236° SW
River Bend Wildlife Area (Local Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 305° NW
Trowbridge Wildife (Local Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 294° NW
Westwood Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 332° NW
Idlewild Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 7.8 mi, 329° NW
Restoration Marsh Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 8.6 mi, 346° N
Chickasaw County Museum (Museum) — 10.5 mi, 135° SE
Marble Rock Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 12.1 mi, 235° SW
Pioneer Kitchen Museum (Museum) — 12.1 mi, 235° SW
Butler County Freedom Rock (Monument) — 13.6 mi, 209° SW
Watts Theater (Cinema) — 16.6 mi, 335° NW
Cedar Valley Memories Museum (Museum) — 17.2 mi, 331° NW
Saint Ansgar Veterans Memorial/ Freedom Rock (Monument) — 24.8 mi, 330° NW
Dancing St. Francis (Public Artwork) — 25.3 mi, 158° S
Neumann Auditorium (Theatre) — 25.3 mi, 157° SE
McElroy Communication Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 25.3 mi, 158° S
Palace Theater (Cinema) — 25.7 mi, 156° SE
Dumont Area Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 26.6 mi, 215° SW
Rancho Deluxe (Attraction) — 26.9 mi, 283° W
Mason City Communit Theatre (Theatre) — 27.2 mi, 282° W
Winnebago Trail (Nature Reserve) — 27.3 mi, 286° W
Brewery (Historic Ruins) — 27.4 mi, 288° W
Lake Louise State Park (State Park) — 32.2 mi, 012° N
Clear Lake State Park (State Park) — 36.3 mi, 275° W
Niagara Cave (Attraction) — 43.8 mi, 045° NE
Driftless Area National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 45.1 mi, 061° NE · 2,440 acres

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