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Cherokee Iowa Map

Explore Cherokee, 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 Cherokee, Iowa

How to Use This Cherokee, Iowa Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Cherokee, 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 Cherokee.

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

Latitude	42.749428
Longitude	-95.551674
Population	5,199
Density	297.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	51012
Area Code	563
County Seat	Cherokee
School District	Cherokee Community School District

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About Cherokee, Iowa

Cherokee is a locality in Cherokee County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,199. The population density is 297.1 people per km². Cherokee is located at 42.7494°N, 95.5517°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Cherokee is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 51012.

Cherokee rises from the expansive, fertile plains of northwestern Iowa, defined by the quiet persistence of the horizon. It lies 18.9 miles west-northwest of Storm Lake, IA (from Storm Lake, IA: bearing 293°T), and is situated 14.3 miles west-northwest of Alta. The landscape is defined by the gentle movement of Railroad Creek, which traces a path through the earth, offering a subtle contrast to the vast, tilled fields that stretch toward the distant edges of the sky. Just four miles away, the geological presence of Pilot Rock stands as a solitary landmark, grounding the surrounding prairie in a sense of ancient permanence. During the golden hour of dusk, the light catches the tall grasses and the rich, dark soil, casting long, contemplative shadows that stretch across the open expanse. Residents often find solace in the proximity of Central Park, a local space that serves as a quiet center for the rhythm of daily life.

Cherokee emerged from the industrious spirit of the nineteenth century, growing steadily alongside the expansion of the rail lines that once powered the regional economy. Agriculture remains the primary pulse of the region, where the steady cultivation of soybeans and corn mirrors the patient, seasonal cycles of the land itself. The local economy is deeply tied to these harvests, reflecting a heritage of hard work rooted in the German and Scandinavian traditions of its early settlers. Modern industry continues to adapt to the changing needs of the plains, ensuring that the legacy of those who first broke this ground remains a functional part of the present. A quiet, literate civility permeates the local commerce, where the exchange of goods is often secondary to the value of a familiar face and a steady, reliable word.

Cherokee maintains a distinct cultural character defined by an unshowy resilience and a deep-seated connection to the geography of the Midwest. The community gathers for local events that celebrate the harvest and the seasonal shifts, fostering a social fabric that relies on mutual recognition and shared history. While the area is far from the bustle of larger metropolises, it possesses its own internal gravity, occasionally drawing visitors toward the tranquil waters of Storm Lake for a moment of reflection. Among those who have walked these streets, the legendary athlete Roger Maris spent a portion of his early life here, carrying with him the unassuming grit that the Iowa plains often bestow upon their own. Life in Cherokee proceeds with a deliberate, steady pace, where the passage of time is marked not by grand spectacles, but by the subtle, enduring beauty of the fields under an infinite sky.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Sanford Museum and Planetarium (Museum) — 0.1 mi, 050° NE
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 090° E
Spring Lake Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 201° S
Tallman Museum (Museum) — 1.2 mi, 296° NW
Mill Creek Bridge Access (State Recreation Area) — 2.2 mi, 031° NE
Patterson Wildlife Sanctuary (Local Conservation Area) — 5.0 mi, 242° SW
Redtail Ridge Habitat Area (Local Conservation Area) — 5.1 mi, 188° S
T.H. Steele Prairie State Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 8.3 mi, 357° N
Quimby Centenial Train Mural (Public Artwork) — 9.5 mi, 209° SW
Firefighter Memorial Benches (Monument) — 9.5 mi, 209° SW
Soo Access (State Recreation Area) — 9.7 mi, 025° NE
Waterman Prairie Complex (State Conservation Area) — 11.1 mi, 026° NE
Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 17.0 mi, 022° N · 12k acres
State Theatre (Cinema) — 18.0 mi, 179° S
J. Leslie Rollins Stadium (Stadium) — 19.0 mi, 114° SE
Buena Vista County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 19.2 mi, 112° E
Living Heritage Tree Museum (Museum) — 19.2 mi, 113° SE
Harker House (Museum) — 19.3 mi, 113° SE
Fighter jets (Attraction) — 22.6 mi, 212° SW
Main Street Theatres Holland Plaza (Cinema) — 30.4 mi, 305° NW
O'Brien County Freedom Rock (Monument) — 30.6 mi, 350° N
Kiddie Barn (Attraction) — 31.0 mi, 276° W
Le Mars Community Theatre (Theatre) — 31.2 mi, 276° W
Train (Attraction) — 31.7 mi, 235° SW
Old Town (Attraction) — 31.7 mi, 235° SW
Sioux Center Area Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 38.8 mi, 306° NW
TePaske Theatre (Theatre) — 38.9 mi, 307° NW
Stone State Park (State Park) — 48.1 mi, 252° W
Twin Lakes State Park (State Park) — 50.1 mi, 112° E

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