Davenport Iowa Map

About Davenport, Iowa

Davenport is a locality in Scott County, Iowa, United States. With a population of 281,044, Davenport is a major urban centre in Iowa. The population density is 607.8 people per km². Davenport is located at 41.5236°N, 90.5776°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 52802.

Davenport unfolds along the broad, generous sweep of the Mississippi River, a place where the land rises gently from the water's edge into rolling terrain that speaks of fertile soil and seasons keenly felt. Its history is etched in the ebb and flow of river traffic, from the earliest Native American trails to the steamboats that once plied these waters, carrying goods and dreams westward. Founded by Antoine LeClaire, a fur trader with a vision, Davenport grew into a vital hub for agriculture and industry, its factories humming with the manufacture of farm equipment and other goods that fueled the nation's growth. The river itself remains the lifeblood, shaping the very character of the place, its currents a constant reminder of the forces that brought prosperity and continue to define its economic landscape. The cultural character of Davenport is one of pragmatic resilience and a quiet appreciation for the enduring rhythms of life, much like the slow, deep movement of the Mississippi itself. Among its notable landmarks, the historic Putnam Museum offers a glimpse into the region's natural and cultural past, while the riverfront provides a setting for community gatherings and a place to simply watch the barges drift by under a sky that often holds a particular, luminous quality at dusk. The presence of universities contributes to a vibrant intellectual atmosphere, and while Davenport may not boast professional sports dynasties, a strong local spirit fuels its teams. Major events, often tied to the agricultural calendar or the river's bounty, draw people together, and the city has been home to individuals whose contributions have echoed far beyond its banks, touching fields from invention to the arts, a testament to the enduring spirit of its people.

About This Davenport Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Davenport, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.523644, -90.577637. 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 Davenport and Scott County.

Detailed location data for Davenport includes the ZIP code (52801), telephone area code (712), county seat of Scott County (Davenport), and school district assignment (Davenport 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 Davenport is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.