Dixon Iowa Map

About Dixon, Iowa

Dixon is a locality in Scott County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 190. The population density is 117.2 people per km². Dixon is located at 41.7428°N, 90.7824°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 52745.

Dixon rests on a broad, gently rolling prairie, where the sky stretches in an unbroken expanse of blue, often brushed with the fleeting whispers of clouds. It lies 18.5 miles north-west of Davenport, IA (from Davenport, IA: bearing 325°T), and is situated 6.8 miles south-south-east of Wheatland. The land here, a rich loam, unfurls in cultivated fields of corn and soybeans, their green rows marching in orderly procession towards the horizon. In the late afternoon, the sun casts long, golden shadows that stretch and deepen, giving a quiet dignity to the flat, open terrain. The air, when it carries the scent of rain, is thick with the earthy perfume of turned soil and the faint, sweet fragrance of ripening grain, a testament to the agricultural heart of this place. The history of Dixon is deeply intertwined with the fertile soil that defines its character. Settled in the mid-19th century, its fortunes rose with the expansion of agriculture across the American Midwest, becoming a vital hub for the surrounding farms. The local economy, while still rooted in the land, has seen diversification over the decades, with small businesses and services supporting the steady, unhurried rhythm of daily life. The railroad, once a lifeline for transporting the bounty of the fields, still marks the town’s edge, a silent reminder of the journeys that have shaped Dixon. While grand landmarks are few, the enduring spirit of its people, shaped by seasons of planting and harvest, is the most notable feature of this Scott County locality.

About This Dixon Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Dixon, 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 Dixon and Scott County.

Detailed location data for Dixon includes the ZIP code (52745), telephone area code (712), county seat of Scott County (Davenport), and school district assignment (North Scott 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 Dixon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.