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Eldridge Iowa Map

Explore Eldridge, 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 Eldridge, Iowa

How to Use This Eldridge, Iowa Map

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

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

Latitude	41.639034
Longitude	-90.580918
Population	6,726
Density	266.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	52748
Area Code	712
County Seat	Davenport
School District	North Scott Community School District

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About Eldridge, Iowa

Eldridge is a locality in Scott County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,726. The population density is 266.1 people per km². Eldridge is located at 41.6390°N, 90.5809°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Eldridge is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 52748.

Eldridge anchors a vast expanse of fertile prairie where the horizon stretches wide and unencumbered under a persistent, pale sky. It lies 9.3 miles north of Davenport, IA (from Davenport, IA: bearing 358°T), and is situated 9.9 miles north-northwest of Bettendorf. The landscape around Eldridge is defined by the steady, rhythmic geometry of tilled fields that follow the subtle swells of the earth. Hickory Creek meanders quietly through the periphery, providing a thin ribbon of riparian life amidst the endless rows of corn and soybeans. Beyond the immediate flatlands, the distant silhouette of the Army Ridge Bluffs marks the edge of the world, appearing as a soft, hazy smudge against the twilight. Residents often find that the quality of light at dusk, turning the stubble fields into a deep, burnished gold, offers a singular clarity that defines the local atmosphere.

Eldridge emerged from the ambition of settlers who recognized the immense potential in the dark, nutrient-rich soil of the Iowa plains. Agriculture remains the foundational pulse of the local economy, though the town has evolved into a center where modern commerce and manufacturing now operate alongside traditional farming practices. The rhythm of daily life in Eldridge is dictated by the turning of the seasons, as the cycle of planting and harvest continues to shape the economic outlook of the region. Local industry benefits from a steady, industrious work ethic that prioritizes practicality and long-term stability over fleeting trends. Even as the town grows, the connection to the land remains the primary engine of its prosperity, ensuring that the fruits of the soil continue to support the surrounding neighborhood.

Eldridge maintains a character of quiet, literate civility that reflects the deep-seated Midwestern values of its inhabitants. Centennial Park serves as a central gathering space where the community gathers for local events that mark the passage of the year with simple, sincere celebration. Those seeking a longer path for recreation often venture toward the Duck Creek Parkway Trail, which offers a respite from the structured grid of the fields. While the town is modest in its offerings, it shares in the broader cultural heritage of the region, which has long fostered an appreciation for steady work and neighborly kindness. The influence of the nearby Iowa Writers' Workshop subtly permeates the regional mindset, encouraging a thoughtful engagement with the quiet beauty found in the everyday life of the plains.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Crandall Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 343° N
Helium Trampoline Park (Attraction) — 1.1 mi, 046° NE
Sheridan Meadows Park (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 360° N
Crow Creek Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 142° SE
Soccer Complex (Local Recreation) — 2.0 mi, 201° S
Lost Grove Lake Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.2 mi, 053° NE
Memorial Hill (Monument) — 5.7 mi, 032° NE
Soldier's Monument (Monument) — 7.5 mi, 178° S
Camp McClellan (Monument) — 7.7 mi, 165° S
Davenport Art Gallery (Arts Centre) — 7.9 mi, 188° S
Mississippi River - Moline (Conservation Area) — 8.0 mi, 171° S
Curved Spire (Public Artwork) — 8.1 mi, 179° S
Rock Island Arsenal Museum (Museum) — 8.6 mi, 166° S
The Oculus (Viewpoint) — 9.0 mi, 157° SE
Fryxell Geology Museum (Museum) — 9.5 mi, 170° S
Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife And Fish Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.0 mi, 135° SE · 274k acres
Hoepfner House (Historic Ruins) — 10.4 mi, 114° SE
Hennepin Canal (State Recreation Area) — 11.0 mi, 190° S
Ms Rv Pools 11-22 Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 11.3 mi, 197° S
Lone Star (towboat) (Attraction) — 12.6 mi, 103° E
Scott County Freedom Rock (Attraction) — 12.6 mi, 103° E
Central Community Historical Society & Museum (Museum) — 12.8 mi, 010° N
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat (Attraction) — 16.0 mi, 311° NW
Wildcat Den State Park (State Park) — 18.8 mi, 232° SW
Camanche Depot Museum (Museum) — 19.3 mi, 060° NE
Camanche Historical Museum (Museum) — 19.4 mi, 058° NE
Clinton Show Boat (Theatre) — 25.0 mi, 055° NE
Muscatine Art Center (Arts Centre) — 28.2 mi, 240° SW
Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 40.6 mi, 224° SW · 24k acres

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