Keokuk Iowa Map

About Keokuk, Iowa

Keokuk is a locality in Lee County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,662. The population density is 413.6 people per km². Keokuk is located at 40.3973°N, 91.3849°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 52632.

Keokuk sits at a confluence, where the broad Missouri River surrenders its waters to the mightier Mississippi. It lies 31.9 miles north of Quincy, IL (from Quincy, IL: bearing 2°T), and is situated 2.4 miles west of Hamilton. The land here rolls with a gentle insistence, the rich, dark soil of Iowa giving way to bluffs that rise with a quiet dignity, their faces etched by centuries of wind and water. From these heights, the river sprawls, a shimmering, silver ribbon under a sky that can shift from the sharp, clear blue of a summer afternoon to the bruised, dramatic hues of an approaching storm. The air, especially in the lingering moments of dusk, carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and unseen foliage, a subtle perfume that speaks of the land’s enduring fertility. The history of Keokuk is inextricably bound to the very waters that define its character. Once a vital port, its steamboat era left an indelible mark, a legacy palpable in the sturdy, old brick buildings that still line its downtown streets, whispering tales of bustling trade and adventurous journeys. The mighty Des Moines Rapids, a formidable obstacle to river navigation, spurred ingenuity, leading to the construction of canals and locks that transformed Keokuk into a crucial gateway for commerce. This industrious spirit continues, with the area’s economy still drawing strength from its strategic location, its agricultural heartland, and the enduring power of the river, which now generates electricity through a massive hydroelectric dam, a modern marvel that hums with the controlled force of the Mississippi.

About This Keokuk Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Keokuk includes the ZIP code (52632), telephone area code (712), county seat of Lee County (Keokuk), and school district assignment (Keokuk 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 Keokuk is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.