Holy Cross Iowa Map

About Holy Cross, Iowa

Holy Cross is a locality in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 305.7 people per km². Holy Cross is located at 42.6006°N, 90.9957°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 52053.

Holy Cross lies in a landscape of rolling hills, where verdant fields stretch toward the horizon and the air carries the scent of fertile earth. It lies 18.2 miles west-north-west of Dubuque, IA (from Dubuque, IA: bearing 292°T), and is situated 7.9 miles south of Cassville. The land itself seems to breathe with a quiet resilience, its contours shaped by ancient waterways that once carved their patient paths. Here, the sky often hangs vast and luminous, particularly in the late afternoon when the sun dips low, casting long shadows that deepen the emerald hues of the pastures and the rich brown of the tilled soil. The very texture of the place speaks of enduring agricultural life, a gentle rise and fall that mirrors the steady pulse of the seasons. The history of Holy Cross is deeply entwined with the industrious spirit of its early settlers, many of whom sought prosperity in the fertile lands of Dubuque County. This was a place built on the labor of hands that coaxed sustenance from the soil, a legacy that continues to inform the local economy today, with agriculture remaining a cornerstone. The community has weathered its share of challenges and triumphs, its story etched not in grand monuments but in the steadfast resolve of its people and the quiet continuity of their lives. The distinctive character of Holy Cross is found in this enduring connection to the land and a shared understanding of the simple, honest work that sustains it.

About This Holy Cross Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Holy Cross, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.600552, -90.995686. 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 Holy Cross and Dubuque County.

Detailed location data for Holy Cross includes the ZIP code (52035), telephone area code (712), county seat of Dubuque County (Dubuque), and school district assignment (Western Dubuque County 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 Holy Cross is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.