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Dubuque Iowa Map

Explore Dubuque, 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 Dubuque, Iowa

How to Use This Dubuque, Iowa Map

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

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

Latitude	42.498901
Longitude	-90.707258
Population	59,667
Density	745.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	52001, 52002, 52003, 52004, 52099
Area Code	712
County Seat	Dubuque
School District	Dubuque Community School District

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About Dubuque, Iowa

Dubuque is a locality in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of 59,667. The population density is 745.4 people per km². Dubuque is located at 42.4989°N, 90.7073°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Dubuque is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 52001, 52002, 52003.

Dubuque serves as a dignified anchor point where the limestone bluffs meet the expansive, flowing energy of the Mississippi River. It lies 18.7 miles south-southwest of Platteville, WI (from Platteville, WI: bearing 210°T), and is situated 4.5 miles east-southeast of Asbury. The landscape here possesses a verticality uncommon in the surrounding plains, as the terrain rises sharply from the water’s edge toward the rugged heights of the Dubuque Hills. To the south, the Floodwall Trail - South Section offers a paved path for those who wish to walk alongside the currents, while the nearby Boatyard Hollow marks a quiet, recessed fold in the earth. Just a few miles away, the stillness of Frentress Lake provides a counterpoint to the persistent motion of the main channel. Residents gather in the center of the urban grid at Washington Park, a green space that holds the town’s daily rhythm within its shaded boundaries.

French-Canadian fur traders were the first to recognize the potential of this site, establishing a foothold long before the territory was formally organized. Julien Dubuque arrived in the late eighteenth century, drawn by the rich deposits of lead buried deep within the earth, which spurred a rapid, industrial transformation of the region. The settlement grew through a blend of frontier ambition and the steady arrival of immigrants seeking work in the mines or the burgeoning trade along the water. Over the decades, Dubuque evolved from a rough-hewn outpost into a center of midwestern commerce, leaving behind a legacy of brick architecture and narrow, winding streets that climb the slopes like terraced gardens.

Economic life in Dubuque thrives on a diverse foundation of modern manufacturing, technology, and a robust commitment to higher education. The presence of institutions like Loras College and the University of Dubuque ensures a steady exchange of ideas and professional talent, grounding the local economy in both industry and intellectual inquiry. Large-scale logistics and machinery production remain vital, mirroring the town's historical reliance on the movement of goods through the heart of the continent. Infrastructure projects have been carefully managed to balance this industrial output with the preservation of the town’s steep, dramatic topography, ensuring that the heavy commerce of the region does not obscure its quiet, literate civility.

Culture in Dubuque is defined by a deep appreciation for the changing seasons and a calendar punctuated by community-driven festivals that celebrate the local heritage. While the town lacks major professional sports franchises, the collegiate teams provide a focal point for weekend gatherings and local loyalty. Landmarks such as the Fenelon Place Elevator offer a unique perspective on the town’s layout, allowing visitors to rise above the rooftops and observe the way the light catches the surface of the water at dusk. Notable figures like the architect Frank Lloyd Wright left a distinct mark on the built environment, influencing the way the town interacts with its natural, uneven terrain. Life here moves with a deliberate, unhurried pace, where the social fabric is woven from long-standing traditions and a shared respect for the land.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Flora Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 008° N
Bunker Hill Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 013° N
UD Spartan Statue (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 096° E
“mancherlei Gaben Und Ein Geist” Sculpture (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 092° E
Center Grove Open Space (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 215° SW
Heitkamp Planetarium (Museum) — 1.4 mi, 076° E
Valentine Park (Park) — 1.7 mi, 165° S
Roosevelt Park (Local Park) — 1.7 mi, 203° SW
The Inevitability of Land (Public Artwork) — 1.7 mi, 077° E
Multilingual Peace Pole (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 089° E
Voices Studios (Gallery) — 2.1 mi, 073° E
Creekside Amphitheater (Theatre) — 2.3 mi, 063° NE
National Rivers Hall of Fame (Museum) — 2.5 mi, 095° E
Mines of Spain State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 2.8 mi, 138° SE
Ms Rv Pools 11-22 Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 2.9 mi, 101° E
Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife And Fish Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 3.1 mi, 110° E · 274k acres
Mines of Spain State Recration Area (State Recreation Area) — 3.4 mi, 140° SE
Ham House Museum (Museum) — 3.7 mi, 052° NE
River Viewing Point (Viewpoint) — 4.1 mi, 050° NE
Ampitheater (Attraction) — 4.5 mi, 124° SE
Dark Chambers Haunted Attraction (Attraction) — 6.3 mi, 052° NE
Badger Hut (Historic Ruins) — 12.9 mi, 359° N
Driftless Area National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 15.0 mi, 193° S · 2,440 acres
Linmar Gardens (Attraction) — 15.2 mi, 113° SE
Galena Trolley Tours (Attraction) — 15.3 mi, 112° E
Outside the Lines (Gallery) — 15.3 mi, 112° E
Presidential Pets and China (Museum) — 15.7 mi, 113° SE
Effigy (Historic Ruins) — 17.3 mi, 124° SE
Nelson Dewey State Park (State Park) — 21.9 mi, 316° NW
Bellevue State Park (State Park) — 22.0 mi, 141° SE

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