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Marion Iowa Map

Explore Marion, 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 Marion, Iowa

How to Use This Marion, Iowa Map

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

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

Latitude	42.045394
Longitude	-91.586155
Population	41,535
Density	900.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	52302
Area Code	712
County Seat	Cedar Rapids
School District	Linn-Mar Community School District

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About Marion, Iowa

Marion is a locality in Linn County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of 41,535. The population density is 900.8 people per km². Marion is located at 42.0454°N, 91.5862°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Marion is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 52302.

Marion occupies a wide, fertile expanse of the Iowa prairie where the horizon stretches flat and open under a vast, unclouded sky. It lies 3.0 miles northeast of Cedar Rapids, IA (from Cedar Rapids, IA: bearing 53°T), and is situated 4.3 miles east of Hiawatha. The landscape surrounding Marion is defined by the steady, rhythmic presence of Indian Creek, which winds through the verdant lowlands just one mile from the center. Beyond the immediate fields, the terrain rises into the distant, subtle elevation of The Hogback, casting a faint, hazy silhouette against the evening light. Residents often walk through City Square Park, a quiet green space that serves as the literal and social anchor of the community. A short distance away, the waters of Cedar Lake provide a reflective surface that mirrors the shifting, pale colors of the Midwestern dusk.

Marion grew from the industrious spirit of early settlers who recognized the potential of this rich, black soil for agricultural expansion. The local economy has evolved from its agrarian roots into a diverse network of manufacturing and professional services that sustain the daily life of the region. Grain elevators and sturdy warehouses remain as structural reminders of the town’s long-standing connection to the harvest cycles of corn and soybeans. Laborers and entrepreneurs alike contribute to a quiet, diligent pace of life that values precision and steady progress over flash. The quietude of the surrounding plains encourages a reflective, industrious mindset that defines the professional character of everyone working here.

Marion cultivates a distinct cultural identity rooted in a literate, unshowy civility that values historical preservation and communal gathering. The town maintains a deep respect for its heritage, visible in the restored facades that line the streets and the frequent community events held in the open air. Among those who have walked these paths is the author Grant Wood, whose artistic vision captured the singular, stark beauty of the Iowa landscape with profound clarity. Public life often congregates around the landmarks that hold the collective memory of the people, fostering a sense of continuity across generations. This atmosphere of grounded, thoughtful engagement persists in every season, whether during the heat of a humid summer or the stark, crystalline stillness of an Iowa winter.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Willow Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 256° W
Butterfly Wings (Public Artwork) — 1.0 mi, 213° SW
Campbell Steele Callery (Gallery) — 1.0 mi, 218° SW
Lowe Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 333° NW
Collins Road Theatres (Cinema) — 2.2 mi, 239° SW
Faulkes Heritage Woods (Local Recreation) — 2.4 mi, 209° SW
The 5th Realm (Attraction) — 2.5 mi, 237° SW
Grant Wood Trail (Local Recreation) — 3.2 mi, 117° SE
John Conley (Monument) — 3.5 mi, 180° S
Sister Frances Warde (Monument) — 4.5 mi, 229° SW
Sister Catherine McAuley (Monument) — 4.5 mi, 229° SW
Studio 17 of the Eastern Iowa ARTS Academy (Arts Centre) — 4.9 mi, 226° SW
History Center (Museum) — 5.8 mi, 221° SW
Gilded Pear Gallery (Gallery) — 5.8 mi, 221° SW
Modern Gallery And Framing (Gallery) — 5.9 mi, 220° SW
Witch's Basement (Historic Ruins) — 6.0 mi, 243° SW
Mount Trashmore Scenic Overlook (Viewpoint) — 6.7 mi, 210° SW
Springville Area Historical Society (Museum) — 7.4 mi, 082° E
Hawkeye Downs Speedway (Stadium) — 9.1 mi, 212° SW
Palisades-Kepler State Park (State Park) — 9.1 mi, 157° SE
Abbe Creek School Museum (Museum) — 9.9 mi, 136° SE
The Fun Station (Theme Park) — 11.3 mi, 200° S
Kimmel Theater (Theatre) — 11.6 mi, 135° SE
Lake Macbride State Park (State Park) — 16.1 mi, 172° S
Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 28.3 mi, 235° SW · 24k acres

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