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Maquoketa Iowa Map

Explore Maquoketa, 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 Maquoketa, Iowa

How to Use This Maquoketa, Iowa Map

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

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

Latitude	42.068909
Longitude	-90.665691
Population	6,128
Density	523.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	52060
Area Code	712
County Seat	Maquoketa
School District	Maquoketa Community School District

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About Maquoketa, Iowa

Maquoketa is a locality in Jackson County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,128. The population density is 523.8 people per km². Maquoketa is located at 42.0689°N, 90.6657°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Maquoketa is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 52060.

Maquoketa occupies a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of the Maquoketa River as it carves through the fertile, tilled earth of eastern Iowa. It lies 29.0 miles west-northwest of Clinton, IA (from Clinton, IA: bearing 302°T), and is situated 18.2 miles north-northwest of DeWitt. The terrain unfolds in a series of gentle swells, where the horizon is often defined by the distant, hazy silhouette of the Dubuque Hills. Residents often look toward the nearby expanse of Little Bear Park, where the local flora thrives in the rich, dark soil typical of this region. Beyond the immediate municipal boundaries, the land transitions into the quiet seclusion of Dark Hollow, a basin that offers a subtle shift in the otherwise open prairie vista. On clear days, the atmosphere possesses a particular clarity, reflecting the unpretentious dignity of a land shaped by agriculture and the slow movement of water.

Maquoketa maintains a historical identity rooted in the industrious spirit of early settlers who recognized the potential of the surrounding timber and river access. The local economy continues to draw strength from a blend of manufacturing and agricultural support services, reflecting a long-standing commitment to regional production. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch toward the horizon, marking the cycles of the seasons with a rhythmic consistency that dictates the pace of commerce. While the influence of larger industrial centers remains distant, Maquoketa fosters a self-reliant atmosphere where small-scale enterprise serves as the backbone of daily life. This economic stability is reinforced by a steady, pragmatic approach to development that honors the labor of previous generations.

Maquoketa carries a character defined by a literate civility and a deep respect for the traditions of its German and Scandinavian heritage. Residents gather for local events that emphasize community bonds, often enjoying the modest amenities of the area during the warmer months of the year. Leisure Lake provides a nearby destination for those seeking a quiet respite within the natural landscape, further grounding the community in its immediate environment. The region has occasionally been home to figures of note, including the writer and journalist Robert James Waller, who found a measure of inspiration in the quietude of these plains. Life here moves with a deliberate, unhurried cadence, favoring the weight of genuine conversation over the frantic pace often found elsewhere.

Nearby Outdoor Places

City Ball & Skate Park (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 359° N
Clinton Engines Museum (Museum) — 0.4 mi, 113° SE
Jackson County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 0.8 mi, 082° E
Horseshoe Pond County Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 178° S
Hurstville Marsh (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 336° NW
Bridgeport Canoe Access (Local Conservation Area) — 2.0 mi, 057° NE
Black Hawk Wildlife Area (Local Conservation Area) — 3.1 mi, 284° W
Delmar Depot Museum (Museum) — 5.5 mi, 147° SE
Maquoketa Caves State Park (State Park) — 6.0 mi, 303° NW
Goose Lake (Clinton) Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 14.5 mi, 114° SE
Big Mill Creek Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 14.5 mi, 030° NE
Driftless Area National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 15.8 mi, 340° N · 2,440 acres
Bellevue State Park (State Park) — 16.4 mi, 045° NE
Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife And Fish Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 17.3 mi, 060° NE · 274k acres
Lime Kiln (Historic Ruins) — 17.4 mi, 044° NE
Wyoming Historical Museum (Museum) — 17.5 mi, 268° W
Inspiration Point (Viewpoint) — 17.7 mi, 045° NE
Living, Flowing, Ever Changing (Public Artwork) — 17.9 mi, 044° NE
Great River Gallery (Gallery) — 18.0 mi, 044° NE
Bellevue War Memorial (Monument) — 18.0 mi, 044° NE
Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 18.0 mi, 044° NE
Revolutionary War Patriots (Monument) — 18.1 mi, 043° NE
Central Community Historical Society & Museum (Museum) — 18.3 mi, 159° S
Green Island Wildlife Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 20.0 mi, 067° NE · 3,776 acres
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat (Attraction) — 20.7 mi, 202° S
Princess Mine Algific Slope (Nature Reserve) — 21.4 mi, 040° NE
Rice Algific Slope (Nature Reserve) — 22.9 mi, 040° NE
Effigy (Historic Ruins) — 23.4 mi, 031° NE
Havencrest Castle (Attraction) — 26.5 mi, 086° E
Linmar Gardens (Attraction) — 26.7 mi, 027° NE

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