Goose Lake Iowa Map

About Goose Lake, Iowa

Goose Lake is a locality in Clinton County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 387. The population density is 141.9 people per km². Goose Lake is located at 41.9675°N, 90.3829°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 52750.

Goose Lake lies a quiet sentinel in Clinton County, its namesake waters reflecting a sky that shifts from the pale blue of morning to the bruised purples of approaching storms. It lies 31.4 miles north-north-east of Bettendorf, IA (from Bettendorf, IA: bearing 13°T), and is situated 5.9 miles south-south-east of Preston. The land around Goose Lake is a gentle, rolling terrain, softened by decades of cultivation and the patient work of glaciers. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch to horizons punctuated by the sturdy silos of farmsteads, their metal glinting under the broad Iowa sun. The air here carries the clean scent of turned earth and, in summer, the sweet perfume of ripening grain. Along the lake's edge, willows weep their long branches into the water, their leaves a vibrant green against the muted tones of the prairie grasses that still hold their ground in less tilled corners. The history of Goose Lake is inextricably bound to the rich agricultural heritage of this region, a story written in the soil and etched by the passage of seasons. For generations, farming has been the lifeblood of Goose Lake, a steady rhythm of planting and harvest that sustains its people. While large industries have largely bypassed this corner of Iowa, the local economy thrives on the dependable yield of the land, supporting a network of grain elevators, implement dealers, and the essential businesses that serve a close-knit rural community. There are no grand monuments to boast of, no famous sons or daughters whose names echo in distant halls; instead, the distinction of Goose Lake lies in its quiet endurance, its steadfast connection to the land, and the unpretentious character of its inhabitants, who find beauty in the enduring cycles of nature and the simple dignity of honest work.

About This Goose Lake Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Goose Lake, 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 Goose Lake and Clinton County.

Detailed location data for Goose Lake includes the ZIP code (52750), telephone area code (712), county seat of Clinton County (Clinton), and school district assignment (Northeast 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 Goose Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.