Moscow Iowa Map

About Moscow, Iowa

Moscow is a locality in Muscatine County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 614. The population density is 160.3 people per km². Moscow is located at 41.5750°N, 91.0827°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 52760.

Moscow rests in the quiet embrace of Muscatine County, Iowa, a place where the land rolls with a gentle, generous spirit. It lies 23.9 miles east-south-east of Iowa City, IA (from Iowa City, IA: bearing 104°T), and is situated 9.4 miles east of West Liberty. The horizon stretches wide, a canvas for the ever-changing Iowa sky, and the fields, a patchwork of greens and golds depending on the season, speak of patient cultivation. Here, the air often carries the scent of turned earth and ripening corn, a fragrance that settles deep into the senses. The streets of Moscow are lined with homes that have weathered many a Midwestern storm, their porches offering a quiet invitation to pause and observe the slow, deliberate procession of days. The surrounding terrain, shaped by ancient glaciers, presents a softened topography, where drainage ditches and meandering creeks thread through the fertile soil, reflecting the pale blue of the sky. The history of Moscow is as deeply rooted as the prairie grasses that once dominated this landscape. Established by settlers drawn to the rich farmland, its economy has long been tied to the bounty of the soil, with agriculture forming the bedrock of its existence. You can still see the echoes of earlier days in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture of the older buildings, each one holding stories of generations who worked this land. The local character of Moscow is one of quiet resilience and neighborly connection, a place where time moves at a pace that allows for genuine interaction. The subtle hum of agricultural machinery in the distance, a sound that punctuates the otherwise peaceful stillness, is a constant reminder of the enduring livelihood that defines Moscow.

About This Moscow Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Moscow, Iowa with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Moscow and Muscatine County.

Detailed location data for Moscow includes the ZIP code (52760), telephone area code (712), county seat of Muscatine County (Muscatine), and school district assignment (Wilton 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 Moscow is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.