Montpelier Iowa Map

About Montpelier, Iowa

Montpelier is a locality in Muscatine County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 209. The population density is 179.6 people per km². Montpelier is located at 41.4592°N, 90.8071°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 52761.

Montpelier unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling farmland, where the rich, dark soil yields its bounty under a wide, expansive Iowa sky. It lies 12.3 miles west-south-west of Rock Island, IL (from Rock Island, IL: bearing 254°T), and is situated 4.0 miles south-south-west of Blue Grass. The air here carries the scent of turned earth and ripening corn, especially potent in the late afternoon when the sun begins its slow descent, casting long shadows that stretch and deepen across the fields. Farmhouses, often painted in practical, weathered hues of white or pale gray, dot the horizon, their silhouettes softened by the distance and the hazy, humid warmth of summer. Occasional stands of oak and maple trees break the monotony of cultivation, their leaves rustling with a dry whisper that speaks of the wind's constant, unseen passage. The roots of Montpelier run deep into the agricultural heritage of Muscatine County, a place where the economy has long been tied to the land's productivity. For generations, families have worked these acres, their lives dictated by the seasons and the cycles of planting and harvest. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, the nearby Mississippi River, a powerful artery of commerce and connection, has also influenced the region’s development, hinting at a history of trade and passage. The quiet hum of tractors in the distance and the occasional rumble of a train passing through are the characteristic sounds of life in Montpelier, a steady, unhurried rhythm that reflects the enduring spirit of its inhabitants.

About This Montpelier Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Montpelier, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.459197, -90.807088. 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 Montpelier and Muscatine County.

Detailed location data for Montpelier includes the ZIP code (52759), telephone area code (712), county seat of Muscatine County (Muscatine), and school district assignment (Muscatine 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 Montpelier is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.