Moorland Iowa Map

About Moorland, Iowa

Moorland is a locality in Webster County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 166. The population density is 44.3 people per km². Moorland is located at 42.4416°N, 94.2950°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50566.

Moorland sits in a broad, open embrace of Iowa farmland, where the sky stretches vast and the land rolls with a quiet, patient strength. It lies 44.5 miles north-west of Ames, IA (from Ames, IA: bearing 309°T), and is situated 7.5 miles west-south-west of Fort Dodge. The terrain here is a study in subtle contours, not dramatic peaks or valleys, but a gentle lifting and falling of earth that guides the eye towards distant horizons. Fields of corn and soybeans, vibrant green in summer and a rich, sun-baked gold in autumn, form a patchwork quilt stitched by hedgerows and the occasional cluster of wind-scoured trees. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, especially after a rain, tinged with the sweet perfume of ripening crops and the cool dampness of the soil. Evenings here are marked by a profound stillness, broken only by the hum of insects and the distant, mournful cry of a passing train, as the sun bleeds its final, fiery colors across the western sky. The history of Moorland is deeply rooted in the rich, dark soil that has sustained its people for generations, a testament to the enduring spirit of agriculture. This land was settled by those who understood the demands and rewards of the prairie, and that connection to the earth remains the bedrock of its local economy. While the days of large-scale grain barons may have softened, the rhythm of planting and harvest still dictates the pulse of Moorland, with the grain elevator standing as a silent sentinel to the town's agricultural heart. The community itself is a collection of sturdy, practical buildings, reflecting a history of resilience and self-reliance, where the passing of seasons and the ebb and flow of farm life are the most significant markers of time.

About This Moorland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Moorland, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.441639, -94.294966. 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 Moorland and Webster County.

Detailed location data for Moorland includes the ZIP code (50566), telephone area code (319), county seat of Webster County (Fort Dodge), and school district assignment (Southeast Valley 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 Moorland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.