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Nevada Iowa Map

Explore Nevada, 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 Nevada, Iowa

How to Use This Nevada, Iowa Map

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

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

Latitude	42.018473
Longitude	-93.463885
Population	6,925
Density	464.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	50201
Area Code	515
County Seat	Nevada
School District	Nevada Community School District

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About Nevada, Iowa

Nevada is a locality in Story County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,925. The population density is 464.4 people per km². Nevada is located at 42.0185°N, 93.4639°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Nevada is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 50201.

Nevada occupies a stretch of fertile Iowa plains where the horizon expands into an endless, quiet geometry of tilled soil. It lies 8.6 miles east of Ames, IA (from Ames, IA: bearing 95°T), and is situated 11.6 miles northeast of Huxley. West Indian Creek winds through the landscape, carving a subtle path that serves as a lifeblood for the surrounding fields. Residents often look toward the distant silhouette of Mormon Ridge, which anchors the western view against the vast expanse of the sky. The quality of light at dusk here possesses a particular clarity, turning the soybean and corn stalks into rows of deep, muted bronze. Walker-Hattery Park offers a green sanctuary right in the middle of the local geography, providing a space where the prairie grass catches the wind. Beyond the immediate terrain, the landscape feels expansive and grounded, shaped by the slow, deliberate work of the seasons.

Nevada emerged from the expansive prairie as a center for regional agriculture, tethered to the rhythmic demands of the harvest. The local economy remains anchored in the productivity of the soil, with industries supporting the processing and distribution of grain and livestock. History persists here in the architecture of the downtown district, where brick facades reflect the industrious spirit of early settlers. Farmers navigate the seasons with a quiet focus, moving heavy machinery across the fields when the earth is ready for planting or collection. The labor of the region is characterized by a steady, persistent effort that connects the people to the cycles of the land. This work sustains the community, fostering a local identity built on the reliable output of the Iowa plains.

Nevada maintains a character defined by a literate civility and a deep respect for the quiet rhythms of daily life. Residents might spend a Saturday morning at Walker-Hattery Park or travel the short distance to Hickory Grove Lake to observe the stillness of the water. While the pace of life remains measured, the influence of the nearby Iowa Writers' Workshop subtly permeates the local appreciation for storytelling and reflection. The community gathers for regional events that honor the heritage of its Scandinavian and German roots, keeping traditions alive through shared meals and public celebrations. Notable figures such as the renowned journalist Hugh Sidey have called this region home, bringing a national perspective to the local experience. People here value a life lived with intention, finding beauty in the unadorned stretches of woodland and the reliable, steady hum of the town.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Indian Creek Greenbelt Trail (Local Recreation) — 0.0 mi, 337° NW
Score Recreation Athletic Complex (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 101° E
Harrington Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 077° E
Hertz Family Woods (Local Recreation) — 2.1 mi, 152° SE
Larson Marsh (Local Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 295° NW
Jennett Heritage Area (Local Conservation Area) — 4.1 mi, 175° S
State Forest Nursery (State Resource Management Area) — 7.1 mi, 260° W
Billy Sunday Birthplace Rock (Monument) — 7.2 mi, 262° W
David A. Dobell Memorial (Monument) — 7.5 mi, 274° W
H.L. Munn Memorial (Monument) — 7.5 mi, 274° W
AASOE Site (Public Artwork) — 7.5 mi, 273° W
Octagon Center for the Arts (Gallery) — 7.6 mi, 274° W
Reed-Niland Corner (Museum) — 7.9 mi, 088° E
Acorn Music Hall (Theatre) — 7.9 mi, 285° W
Ames City Auditorium (Theatre) — 7.9 mi, 274° W
North Grand Cinema (Cinema) — 8.4 mi, 284° W
Brunnier Art Museum (Museum) — 8.9 mi, 271° W
Elwood the Gnome (Attraction) — 9.0 mi, 266° W
I-35 Prairie (Scenic View) (State Recreation Area) — 9.0 mi, 329° NW
Heart of Iowa Nature Trail (State Recreation Area) — 9.2 mi, 202° S
Colo Wetland Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 9.9 mi, 090° E
Overlook (Viewpoint) — 10.5 mi, 279° W
Hendrickson Marsh Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 11.7 mi, 114° SE
Story City Carousel (Attraction) — 13.3 mi, 332° NW
The Depot (Museum) — 15.6 mi, 090° E
Radcliffe Historical Museum (Museum) — 20.5 mi, 004° N
Madrid Historical Museum (Museum) — 20.8 mi, 242° SW
Kids Create (Arts Centre) — 21.4 mi, 217° SW
Rail Explorers: Boone, IA (Attraction) — 22.2 mi, 279° W
Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 29.7 mi, 164° S · 12k acres

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