Harpers Ferry Iowa Map
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Interactive Map of Harpers Ferry, Iowa
| City | Harpers Ferry |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Allamakee County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 43.200536 |
| Longitude | -91.153185 |
| Population | 262 |
| Density | 157.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 52146 |
| Area Code | 712 |
| County Seat | Waukon |
| School District | Allamakee Community School District |
About Harpers Ferry, Iowa
Harpers Ferry is a locality in Allamakee County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 262. The population density is 157.1 people per km². Harpers Ferry is located at 43.2005°N, 91.1532°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Harpers Ferry is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 52146.Harpers Ferry defines the rugged edge of the driftless terrain, where the land breaks into steep, limestone-studded slopes that drop sharply toward the flowing path of Cota Creek. It lies 16.6 miles west-southwest of Crawford, WI (from Crawford, WI: bearing 258°T), and is situated 10.3 miles north of Prairie du Chien. Beyond the immediate limestone bluffs, the horizon is anchored by the distant silhouette of Wall Ridge, while the quiet waters of Joyce Lake sit still and reflective only a mile away. Bluffview Park provides a high vantage point to observe the transition from dense deciduous woods to the expansive, tilled prairie that characterizes the regional landscape. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and cooling stone, particularly as dusk settles and the shadows lengthen across the uneven terrain of Sioux Coulee.
History in Harpers Ferry is marked by the industrious spirit of early settlers who recognized the potential of the surrounding timber and fertile soil. The local economy remains tethered to the rhythms of the land, with agriculture serving as the bedrock of a quiet, persistent livelihood that stretches across the nearby countryside. Residents often navigate toward the Yellow River State Forest Trail for a deeper connection to the dense, unmanicured woodland that blankets the region. Life in Harpers Ferry moves with a deliberate, unshowy pace, reflecting a culture that values the literate civility of the plains and the steady, seasonal work of a landscape defined by its deep inland roots.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Bluffview Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 305° NW
- Mississippi River Access (State Recreation Area) — 0.3 mi, 080° E
- Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 0.4 mi, 154° SE · 274k acres
- Yellow River State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 0.5 mi, 172° S
- Gordons Bay Landing Public Access (State Recreation Area) — 1.9 mi, 094° E
- Waukon Junction Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.6 mi, 203° SW
- Luster Heights (Viewpoint) — 4.1 mi, 203° SW
- Native American War Memorial (Monument) — 4.3 mi, 066° NE
- Effigy Mounds National Monument (National Monument) — 6.4 mi, 192° S · 2,460 acres
- Lower Wisconsin State Riverway (State Conservation Area) — 6.7 mi, 183° S
- Bear Mound (Historic Ruins) — 7.5 mi, 191° S
- Great Bear Mound (Historic Ruins) — 7.5 mi, 191° S
- Villa Louis (Monument) — 10.0 mi, 181° S
- Fur Trade Museum (Museum) — 10.1 mi, 182° S
- St. Feriole Island Play Area (Attraction) — 10.1 mi, 180° S
- St. Feriole Island Riverfront Playground (Attraction) — 10.2 mi, 182° S
- Prairie du Chien (Monument) — 10.4 mi, 179° S
- Pink Elephant Statue (Public Artwork) — 11.1 mi, 186° S
- Pikes Peak State Park (State Park) — 11.3 mi, 186° S
- Museum of River History (Museum) — 11.6 mi, 344° N
- Wyalusing State Park (State Park) — 14.1 mi, 175° S
- Driftless Area National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 15.6 mi, 243° SW · 2,440 acres
- Monona Historical Museum (Museum) — 15.7 mi, 229° SW
- 5-column Rock (Attraction) — 23.0 mi, 045° NE
- Blaine Theater (Cinema) — 23.0 mi, 101° E
- Carter House Museum (Museum) — 27.0 mi, 208° SW
- Viva Gallery (Gallery) — 27.8 mi, 028° NE
- Historic Temple Theatre (Cinema) — 27.9 mi, 028° NE
- Vernon County Historical Society (Museum) — 27.9 mi, 028° NE
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About This Harpers Ferry Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Harpers Ferry, Iowa. Coordinates: 43.200536, -91.153185. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Harpers Ferry includes the ZIP code (52146), telephone area code (712), county seat of Allamakee County (Waukon), and school district assignment (Allamakee Community School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
