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Estherville Iowa Map

Explore Estherville, 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 Estherville, Iowa

How to Use This Estherville, Iowa Map

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

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

Latitude	43.401626
Longitude	-94.832764
Population	5,904
Density	423.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	51334
Area Code	563
County Seat	Estherville
School District	Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District

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About Estherville, Iowa

Estherville is a locality in Emmet County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,904. The population density is 423.2 people per km². Estherville is located at 43.4016°N, 94.8328°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Estherville is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 51334.

Estherville exists as a quiet testament to the resilience of the prairie, defined by vast stretches of tilled earth that catch the amber light of late afternoon. It lies 23.9 miles northeast of Spencer, IA (from Spencer, IA: bearing 41°T), and is situated 13.6 miles east of Spirit Lake. The Des Moines River meanders through the landscape just one mile away, carving a modest path through the deep, black soil that has supported generations of inhabitants. Only three miles distant, Fourmile Lake offers a tranquil mirror to the wide, expansive sky that dominates the horizon. Residents often gather at South Tenth Street Park to observe the seasonal shifts in the flora and the subtle variations in the wind. The terrain remains largely flat, an open expanse where the weather patterns move across the fields with an unhurried, deliberate grace.

Agriculture forms the bedrock of Estherville, where the rhythm of planting and harvest dictates the pulse of the local economy. German and Scandinavian settlers first broke this ground, bringing with them a pragmatic work ethic that remains evident in the orderly rows of corn and soybeans. Beyond the fields, industrial production and manufacturing continue to provide a steady livelihood for those who value craftsmanship and consistent labor. The local economy thrives on this connection to the land, maintaining a steady output that links the region to broader commercial networks. Every autumn, the scent of dried stalks and cooling earth fills the air, serving as a reminder of the industry that sustains the neighborhood.

Estherville maintains a character of thoughtful civility, valuing a literate and unassuming approach to daily life. The town serves as a gathering point for the surrounding region, where community events often center around the shared values of the residents. While many individuals have passed through, the area is perhaps most noted for the 1879 discovery of a significant meteorite, an event that etched the name of Estherville into the annals of scientific curiosity. Local gatherings provide a space for quiet connection, reflecting a culture that prefers substance over spectacle. This grounded perspective creates an environment where personal integrity is held in high regard, and the pace of life remains measured by the turning of the seasons.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Estherville Meteorite Sculpture (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 321° NW
Estherville Swinging Bridge (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 286° W
North Joe Hoye Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 326° NW
Lincoln Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 004° N
Estherville Rock Garden (Attraction) — 0.7 mi, 251° W
Emmet County Historical Society Museum Complex (Museum) — 0.9 mi, 103° E
Fort Defiance State Park (State Park) — 1.3 mi, 247° SW
Anderson Prairie Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 349° N
Emmet County Waterfowl Production Area (Resource Management Area) — 2.2 mi, 230° SW
Cheever Lake Waterfowl Production Area (State Resource Management Area) — 2.2 mi, 230° SW
Cheever Lake State Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 232° SW
Four Mile Lake Waterfowl Production Area (State Resource Management Area) — 2.4 mi, 267° W
Estherville Meteorite Memorial (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 017° N
Ringham Habitat Area (Local Conservation Area) — 3.9 mi, 334° NW
Dickinson County Waterfowl Production Area (Resource Management Area) — 6.1 mi, 318° NW
Peterson Point Historical Farmstead (Museum) — 9.4 mi, 135° SE
Gull Point State Park (State Park) — 12.0 mi, 272° W
Ranch Amusement Park (Theme Park) — 14.6 mi, 267° W
Pearson Lakes Art Center (Arts Centre) — 14.8 mi, 268° W
Okoboji Summer Theatre (Theatre) — 14.9 mi, 268° W
Higgins Museum (Museum) — 15.3 mi, 265° W
Iowa Rock N Roll Museum (Museum) — 15.4 mi, 261° W
Arnolds Park Museum (Museum) — 15.4 mi, 261° W
Milford Pioneer Theatre (Cinema) — 16.8 mi, 252° W
Five Island Lake Wildlife Management Area (Nature Reserve) — 19.2 mi, 151° SE
Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 20.5 mi, 244° SW · 12k acres
Wild Rose Casino and Resort (Attraction) — 21.6 mi, 156° SE
Southpark 7 Theatres (Cinema) — 25.0 mi, 221° SW
Fairmont Opera House (Theatre) — 25.4 mi, 047° NE
In the Park (Public Artwork) — 26.4 mi, 092° E

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