Cumberland Iowa Map

About Cumberland, Iowa

Cumberland is a locality in Cass County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 302. The population density is 163.2 people per km². Cumberland is located at 41.2742°N, 94.8703°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50843.

Cumberland unfolds across rolling Iowa farmland, a quiet settlement where the land breathes in wide, open horizons. It lies 51.5 miles east of Council Bluffs, IA (from Council Bluffs, IA: bearing 89°T), and is situated 11.6 miles south-east of Atlantic. The terrain here is a gentle negotiation between cultivated fields and the occasional patch of native prairie grasses, their feathery tops catching the afternoon sun in a shimmering haze. Creeks, thin silver threads, snake their way through the landscape, feeding the rich, dark soil that defines this part of Cass County. In the evenings, the sky over Cumberland often bleeds into hues of apricot and lavender, a vast canvas mirroring the peaceful character of the place. The history of Cumberland is tied to the westward expansion and the fertile promise of the land. Originally established by farmers drawn to the rich soil, its economy has long been anchored in agriculture, with corn and soybeans dominating the endless fields that stretch to the horizon. While the railroad once played a vital role in connecting Cumberland to larger markets, its presence now feels like a memory etched into the town’s quiet rhythm. The character of Cumberland is that of a place that knows its roots, a community where neighborly ties are as strong as the soil beneath their feet, and where the slow, deliberate pace of life allows for the subtle beauty of everyday moments to truly register.

About This Cumberland Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Cumberland, 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 Cumberland and Cass County.

Detailed location data for Cumberland includes the ZIP code (50843), telephone area code (319), county seat of Cass County (Atlantic), and school district assignment (CAM 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 Cumberland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.