Cromwell Iowa Map

About Cromwell, Iowa

Cromwell is a locality in Union County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 103. The population density is 125.6 people per km². Cromwell is located at 41.0394°N, 94.4619°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50842.

Cromwell, a collection of buildings gathered under Iowa's expansive sky, unfolds upon the gently rolling terrain of Union County. It lies 49.6 miles south-west of Waukee, IA (from Waukee, IA: bearing 217°T), and is situated 5.4 miles west-south-west of Creston. The land here is a study in cultivated patience, a patchwork of fields that lean towards the horizon, their colors shifting with the seasons. In the summer's high sun, the cornstalks stand tall and emerald, a verdant sea rippling in the breeze; by autumn, they transform into a burnished gold, their dry rustle a constant whisper. The air itself often carries the clean, earthy scent of turned soil, a testament to the enduring agricultural spirit of this place. Evenings here can be particularly striking, as the setting sun bleeds across the western sky, painting the clouds in hues of rose and apricot, a quiet spectacle that seems to hold the very essence of the prairie's vastness. The history of Cromwell is inextricably tied to the fertile soil and the agricultural endeavors that define this region of Iowa. This is a landscape shaped by generations of farmers, their lives and livelihoods woven into the very fabric of the land. The local economy, then as now, has largely been dependent on the bounty of the fields, with corn and soybeans forming the backbone of its prosperity. While no grand historical monuments or bustling tourist attractions mark its landscape, Cromwell possesses a quiet distinction in its steadfast character and the enduring sense of community that persists. The rhythm of life here is unhurried, dictated by the planting and harvesting cycles, and the simple, honest work that sustains its people. It is a place where the land offers its gifts generously, and where those gifts are received with a deep and abiding respect.

About This Cromwell Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Cromwell, 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 Cromwell and Union County.

Detailed location data for Cromwell includes the ZIP code (50842), telephone area code (319), county seat of Union County (Creston), and school district assignment (Creston 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 Cromwell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.