Lohrville Iowa Map

About Lohrville, Iowa

Lohrville is a locality in Calhoun County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 277. The population density is 59.5 people per km². Lohrville is located at 42.2703°N, 94.5486°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 51453.

Lohrville rests beneath a vast Iowa sky, a quiet presence on the prairie. It lies 50.3 miles west-north-west of Ames, IA (from Ames, IA: bearing 289°T), and is situated 9.7 miles south-south-east of Rockwell City. The land here rolls in gentle, sweeping curves, a canvas of cultivated fields that shift through a spectrum of greens and golds with the seasons. The air, especially in the hush of late afternoon, carries the clean scent of turned earth and ripening corn, a fragrance that settles deep into the bone. It’s a landscape that feels both broad and intimate, where the horizon stretches endlessly and the immediate surroundings are defined by the meticulous order of agricultural life. The character of Lohrville is one of quiet resilience, a place where the day’s work dictates the rhythm, and the setting sun paints the western sky in hues of amber and rose, a daily benediction over the fertile ground. This corner of Calhoun County has long been shaped by the steady hand of agriculture, its economy rooted in the rich soil that yields abundant harvests. The history of Lohrville is a testament to the pioneers who saw potential in this prairie land, establishing a community that has grown and adapted over time. While the railroad once played a more prominent role in connecting Lohrville to wider markets, today its heart beats with the steady pulse of local businesses and the enduring spirit of its farming families. The distinctive character of Lohrville is found in its unpretentious charm, a place where neighborly connections are as vital as the crops that grow, and where the simple act of watching the clouds drift across the immense sky can feel like a profound experience.

About This Lohrville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lohrville, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.270259, -94.548586. 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 Lohrville and Calhoun County.

Detailed location data for Lohrville includes the ZIP code (51453), telephone area code (563), county seat of Calhoun County (Rockwell City), and school district assignment (South Central Calhoun 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 Lohrville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.