Laurel Iowa Map

About Laurel, Iowa

Laurel is a locality in Marshall County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 278. The population density is 128.6 people per km². Laurel is located at 41.8842°N, 92.9221°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50141.

Laurel rests in the heart of Marshall County, Iowa, a place where the land itself seems to breathe with a slow, consistent rhythm. It lies 11.4 miles south of Marshalltown, IA (from Marshalltown, IA: bearing 184°T), and is situated 6.8 miles west of Gilman. Rolling fields of corn and soybeans stretch to the horizon, their verdant, rippling waves broken only by the occasional cluster of sturdy oaks or a lone, wind-sculpted pine. The sky above is a vast, ever-changing canvas, particularly at dusk, when shafts of golden light slant across the landscape, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the still air and lending a celestial glow to the humble farmsteads scattered across the terrain. The very air here carries the scent of turned earth and growing things, a clean, wholesome perfume that speaks of the deep, fertile soil. The story of Laurel is one of agriculture, a narrative deeply intertwined with the rich prairie heritage of Iowa. For generations, this land has yielded its bounty, supporting families and shaping the character of the community. While the agricultural roots remain strong, the local economy has also seen the quiet hum of small businesses and the steady work of those who maintain the infrastructure that connects Laurel to the wider world. There are no grand monuments here, no bustling universities, but rather a quiet dignity in the enduring spirit of a place that has always understood the value of hard work and the simple beauty of the land it calls home.

About This Laurel Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Laurel, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.884156, -92.922141. 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 Laurel and Marshall County.

Detailed location data for Laurel includes the ZIP code (50141), telephone area code (515), county seat of Marshall County (Marshalltown), and school district assignment (East Marshall 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 Laurel is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.