Dunlap Iowa Map

About Dunlap, Iowa

Dunlap is a locality in Harrison County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,170. The population density is 407.7 people per km². Dunlap is located at 41.8544°N, 95.6006°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 51529.

Dunlap rests in the broad, fertile embrace of western Iowa, where the land unfurls in a gentle, rolling expanse under a sky that seems to stretch forever. It lies 43.1 miles north-north-east of Council Bluffs, IA (from Council Bluffs, IA: bearing 18°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north-north-east of Woodbine. The fields here, a patchwork of corn and soybeans in the growing season, shimmer with an almost liquid green and gold, punctuated by the darker, richer tones of pastureland where cattle graze lazily. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a clean, earthy scent, a distillation of sun-baked soil and ripening crops. Roads, both paved and gravel, ribbon through this landscape like threads of pale grey, connecting farmsteads to the modest cluster of buildings that comprise Dunlap itself. The history of Dunlap is etched in the amber waves of grain that surround it, a legacy of pioneers who sought sustenance from this rich prairie soil. Founded in the late 19th century, its early economy was intrinsically tied to agriculture, a dependence that has largely persisted, with grain elevators standing as silent sentinels to the bounty of the seasons. While the railroad played a vital role in its formative years, bringing goods and people, the heartbeat of Dunlap now resonates with the quiet industriousness of its residents. Local businesses, from the hardware store to the diner, serve as informal gathering places, fostering a sense of shared experience and a connection to the land that defines this corner of Harrison County.

About This Dunlap Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Dunlap, 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 Dunlap and Harrison County.

Detailed location data for Dunlap includes the ZIP code (51529), telephone area code (641), county seat of Harrison County (Logan), and school district assignment (Boyer Valley 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 Dunlap is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.