Larchwood Iowa Map

About Larchwood, Iowa

Larchwood is a locality in Lyon County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,136. The population density is 400.7 people per km². Larchwood is located at 43.4536°N, 96.4342°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 51241.

Larchwood rests on the broad, patient canvas of western Iowa, where the land unfolds in a series of low, rounded swells that catch the immense prairie sky. It lies 14.9 miles east-south-east of Sioux Falls, SD (from Sioux Falls, SD: bearing 116°T), and is situated 9.1 miles south of Valley Springs. The horizon here is a constant, sweeping curve, broken only by the occasional cluster of sturdy farmsteads and the dark green punctuation of windbreaks. Fields of corn and soybeans, a patchwork of emerald and gold depending on the season, stretch to the very edge of sight, their rows etched with an almost geometric precision. The air itself carries a clean, dry scent, particularly in the late afternoon when the sun begins its slow descent, casting long, amber shadows that stretch and deepen across the fields, imbuing the landscape with a luminous, fleeting beauty. The story of Larchwood is deeply entwined with the rich, dark soil that has sustained generations of farmers. Its founding, like many settlements in this region, was driven by the fertile promise of the land and the steady expansion of agricultural frontiers. Today, the local economy remains firmly rooted in the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock, a testament to the enduring strength of these primary industries. Evidence of this agricultural heritage is everywhere, from the grain elevators that punctuate the skyline to the quiet hum of machinery that can be heard on crisp mornings. While progress has brought its own subtle shifts, the enduring character of Larchwood is that of a place that understands the deep, cyclical rhythms of the earth.

About This Larchwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Larchwood, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.453586, -96.434205. 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 Larchwood and Lyon County.

Detailed location data for Larchwood includes the ZIP code (51241), telephone area code (563), county seat of Lyon County (Rock Rapids), and school district assignment (West Lyon 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 Larchwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.