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Iowa Falls Iowa Map

Explore Iowa Falls, 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 Iowa Falls, Iowa

How to Use This Iowa Falls, Iowa Map

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

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

Latitude	42.519169
Longitude	-93.26605
Population	5,106
Density	366.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	50126
Area Code	515
County Seat	Eldora
School District	Iowa Falls Community School District

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About Iowa Falls, Iowa

Iowa Falls is a locality in Hardin County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,106. The population density is 366.0 people per km². Iowa Falls is located at 42.5192°N, 93.2661°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Iowa Falls is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 50126.

Iowa Falls reveals itself through the steady, southward carve of the Iowa River as it cuts through the limestone bedrock of the central plains. It lies 37.1 miles north-northwest of Marshalltown, IA (from Marshalltown, IA: bearing 332°T), and is situated 15.4 miles south of Hampton. The landscape surrounding Iowa Falls is defined by vast, tilled expanses where the horizon stretches flat and wide under a canopy of expansive, pale blue sky. Beyond the immediate banks of the river, the terrain rises into subtle, wind-swept undulations that mirror the ancient prairie contours of the region. Travelers might catch a glimpse of the distant Mormon Ridge on the horizon, a faint line of shadow that anchors the western view. Residents often gather in the shade of Julia O'Neil Park, where the quiet rustle of leaves accompanies the slow, deliberate movement of the water.

Hardy settlers arrived here to harness the natural power of the water, establishing a foundation that remains visible in the sturdy masonry of the older business district. Agriculture has long served as the backbone of the economy, with the rich, dark soil yielding bountiful harvests of corn and soybeans that feed the regional industry. Iowa Falls maintains a steady work ethic, balancing modern manufacturing and local commerce with the seasonal rhythms of the surrounding fields. The legacy of Scandinavian and German heritage persists in the unshowy, literate civility of the people who organize their lives around the cycles of the earth. Even as technology alters the methods of production, the town retains a grounded character that values reliability and communal support above all else.

Local culture in Iowa Falls centers on a deep appreciation for the natural environment and a commitment to preserving the quiet integrity of the neighborhood. The community takes pride in its educational institutions and the way neighbors look after one another throughout the long, crisp winters. While Gehrkes Lake remains a favorite destination for those seeking solitude, the local events often revolve around the changing seasons and the simple pleasure of a gathering in the park. Notable figures like the esteemed composer Meredith Willson, who famously drew inspiration from his Midwestern roots, capture the spirit of a place that finds beauty in the ordinary. Life here moves at a pace that allows for reflection, where the quality of light at dusk transforms the grain silos and river bluffs into silhouettes of quiet, enduring strength.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Iowa Falls Historical Museum - Sue Crotty Hisotrical Mueseum (Museum) — 0.2 mi, 033° NE
Dow House (Museum) — 0.2 mi, 022° N
Iowa Falls Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 283° W
Sunnyside Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 152° SE
Union Depot (Museum) — 0.5 mi, 074° E
Ira Nichols Outdoor Classroom (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 329° NW
American Legion Field (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 269° W
Hansen Wetland (Local Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 213° SW
Weldon Wildlife Area (Local Conservation Area) — 2.0 mi, 121° SE
Mann Wilderness Area State Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 8.9 mi, 115° SE
Ackley Veterans Memorial/ Freedom Rock (Monument) — 11.0 mi, 077° E
Big Marsh Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 13.0 mi, 069° E
Pine Lake State Park (State Park) — 13.6 mi, 139° SE
Grand Theatre (Cinema) — 13.9 mi, 142° SE
Civil War Statue (Public Artwork) — 13.9 mi, 142° SE
Eldora Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 14.3 mi, 140° SE
Quasdorf Wagon, Machine and Blacksmith Shop Museum (Museum) — 15.4 mi, 309° NW
Franklin County Historical Museum (Museum) — 15.6 mi, 009° N
Beed's Lake State Park (State Park) — 17.1 mi, 002° N
Story City Carousel (Attraction) — 28.2 mi, 216° SW
Acorn Music Hall (Theatre) — 37.1 mi, 209° SW
North Grand Cinema (Cinema) — 37.3 mi, 209° SW
Octagon Center for the Arts (Gallery) — 38.4 mi, 208° SW
Ames City Auditorium (Theatre) — 38.5 mi, 208° SW
Overlook (Viewpoint) — 38.8 mi, 212° SW
Elwood the Gnome (Attraction) — 40.0 mi, 209° SW
Boneyard Hollow (Attraction) — 42.2 mi, 259° W
Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 54.1 mi, 310° NW · 12k acres
Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 55.3 mi, 135° SE · 24k acres

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