Houghton Iowa Map

About Houghton, Iowa

Houghton is a locality in Lee County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 72. The population density is 49.5 people per km². Houghton is located at 40.7836°N, 91.6029°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 52631.

Houghton unfolds across a landscape where the land itself seems to breathe with a quiet, persistent life. It lies 45.3 miles east-south-east of Ottumwa, IA (from Ottumwa, IA: bearing 111°T), and is situated 9.2 miles west-north-west of West Point. Rolling hills, softened by centuries of wind and rain, cradle the small settlement, their green slopes giving way to fertile valleys where the scent of turned earth mingles with the crisp, clear air of the Midwest. The sky here is a vast, ever-changing canvas, often painted with the dramatic brushstrokes of approaching storms or the gentle, golden wash of late afternoon sun, which lends a luminous quality to the weathered barns and tidy farmsteads. Even in the stillness, there's a palpable sense of the land's enduring strength, a quiet dignity in the way the trees stand sentinel along the horizon and the fields stretch out in orderly, verdant patterns. The story of Houghton is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of Lee County, a heritage that continues to shape its economy and character. For generations, this has been a place where hard work and the land are partners, and the rhythm of planting and harvest still dictates the pulse of daily life. While the whispers of past industries might linger in the air, it is the enduring promise of the soil that draws sustenance and purpose to Houghton. The simple, unpretentious buildings of its core, some bearing the marks of decades of sturdy service, speak of a continuity, a steadfastness that is a hallmark of places that have learned to weather the seasons and stand firm against the winds of change.

About This Houghton Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Houghton, 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 Houghton and Lee County.

Detailed location data for Houghton includes the ZIP code (52631), telephone area code (712), county seat of Lee County (Keokuk), and school district assignment (Fort Madison 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 Houghton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.