Mount Pleasant Iowa Map
Explore Mount Pleasant, Iowa, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Mount Pleasant, Iowa
| City | Mount Pleasant |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Henry County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 40.96364 |
| Longitude | -91.557938 |
| Population | 9,274 |
| Density | 415.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 52641 |
| Area Code | 712 |
| County Seat | Mount Pleasant |
| School District | Mount Pleasant Community School District |
About Mount Pleasant, Iowa
Mount Pleasant is a locality in Henry County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,274. The population density is 415.0 people per km². Mount Pleasant is located at 40.9636°N, 91.5579°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Mount Pleasant is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 52641.Mount Pleasant emerges from the broad, fertile expanse of the Iowa prairie where the horizon stretches in a continuous, quiet line. It lies 25.6 miles west-northwest of Burlington, IA (from Burlington, IA: bearing 295°T), and is situated 8.6 miles west-northwest of New London. The Saunders Branch cuts a subtle path through the terrain, providing a natural contour to the land that defines the local topography. Nearby, the landscape remains characterized by expansive, tilled fields that catch the golden, heavy light of late afternoon. Residents often find their way to Saunders Park, a serene green space that anchors the immediate environment. Only two miles distant, the waters of Cedar Creek Church offer a peaceful point of reflection in an otherwise industrious and agrarian grid.
Mount Pleasant serves as a regional center for the agricultural commerce that sustains the surrounding plains. The local economy thrives on the productivity of the soil, which yields vast quantities of corn and soybeans each season. Over the decades, the municipality has balanced its deep-rooted farming heritage with an evolving industrial base that supports modern manufacturing and local trade. This history of labor is reflected in the steady, pragmatic pace of business life that characterizes the daily schedule. The development of the area has always been tied to the rhythm of the harvest and the careful stewardship of the land.
Cultural life in Mount Pleasant remains defined by an unshowy, literate civility that values tradition and community engagement. The town is home to Iowa Wesleyan University, an institution that has long influenced the intellectual and social character of the region. Notable figures such as James Harlan, who served as a United States Senator and Secretary of the Interior, left a lasting mark on the identity of the place. Throughout the year, local events bring neighbors together in public squares, reinforcing a sense of shared purpose and continuity. Mount Pleasant maintains a quiet dignity, where the architecture of the past stands in honest conversation with the requirements of the present day.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Saunders Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 286° W
- United Thru Playground (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 005° N
- Main Street Cinemas (Cinema) — 0.3 mi, 045° NE
- Big Creek County Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 224° SW
- Theatre Museum of Repertoire Americana (Museum) — 0.8 mi, 139° SE
- Midwest Old Threshers Heritage Museum (Museum) — 0.8 mi, 137° SE
- Little League Ball Park (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 067° NE
- Heron Marsh Youth Hunting Area (Local Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 149° SE
- Faulkner's Fishing Access (State Recreation Area) — 3.0 mi, 216° SW
- Ketchum Switch Recreation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 3.6 mi, 275° W
- Dover Historical Museum (Museum) — 8.4 mi, 108° E
- Maccoon Access (State Recreation Area) — 10.7 mi, 303° NW
- Johnny Clock Museum (Museum) — 11.0 mi, 282° W
- Geode State Park (State Park) — 12.5 mi, 139° SE
- Winfield Museum (Museum) — 12.9 mi, 029° NE
- West Point Freedom Rock (Monument) — 17.9 mi, 162° S
- Arts Center Theater (Theatre) — 21.5 mi, 280° W
- The Art House (Public Artwork) — 21.6 mi, 277° W
- Festival Hall (Theatre) — 21.7 mi, 280° W
- Lake Darling State Park (State Park) — 22.1 mi, 312° NW
- Des Moines County Fair (Attraction) — 22.4 mi, 117° SE
- Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 24.8 mi, 064° NE · 24k acres
- Chief Taimah Memorial Site (Monument) — 25.1 mi, 104° E
- Snake Alley (Monument) — 25.8 mi, 114° SE
- CB&Q Depot (Attraction) — 26.4 mi, 151° SE
- ATSF Depot (Attraction) — 26.4 mi, 151° SE
- Oquawka State Wildlife Refuge (Nature Reserve) — 29.1 mi, 101° E
- Ellison Creek Prairie (Nature Reserve) — 31.3 mi, 114° SE
- Lost Canvas Gallery (Gallery) — 40.1 mi, 167° S
- Great River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 42.6 mi, 174° S · 10k acres
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About This Mount Pleasant Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Coordinates: 40.96364, -91.557938. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Mount Pleasant includes the ZIP code (52641), telephone area code (712), county seat of Henry County (Mount Pleasant), and school district assignment (Mount Pleasant Community School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
