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Newton Iowa Map

Explore Newton, 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 Newton, Iowa

How to Use This Newton, Iowa Map

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

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

Latitude	41.699713
Longitude	-93.047976
Population	15,760
Density	539.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	50208
Area Code	515
County Seat	Newton
School District	Newton Community School District

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About Newton, Iowa

Newton is a locality in Jasper County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of 15,760. The population density is 539.2 people per km². Newton is located at 41.6997°N, 93.0480°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Newton is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 50208.

Newton occupies a vast expanse of tilled earth where the horizon stretches flat and wide under a sky that seems to possess a singular, infinite weight. It lies 21.3 miles north-northwest of Pella, IA (from Pella, IA: bearing 341°T), and is situated 17.1 miles west of Grinnell. Sewer Creek meanders through the landscape, carving a modest path through the soil that sustains the surrounding fields of corn and soybean. To the west, the distant silhouette of Mormon Ridge reminds the observer of the varied topography that defines this landlocked heart of the country. Lincoln Park offers a quiet space for the residents to gather, providing a rare reprieve of greenery amidst the endless agriculture. When the sun descends, the light catches the dust of the fields, painting the air in shades of amber and bruised violet.

Newton emerged from the prairie as a center of industry, defined by a history of manufacturing that long anchored the local economy to the steady hum of assembly lines. The production of household appliances became a hallmark of the local identity, shaping the livelihoods of families who built their days around the rhythm of the factory floor. While the industries have shifted and evolved, the spirit of labor remains evident in the sturdy architecture and the organized grid of the streets. Farmers continue to work the soil with a diligence that honors the heritage of those who first broke this ground. The resilience of the regional economy reflects a quiet, unshowy capacity to adapt to the changing tides of global commerce.

Newton fosters a character of literate civility, where the values of the Midwestern prairie influence the daily interactions of its citizens. The town takes pride in its landmarks, such as the historic courthouse that stands as a silent witness to the passing seasons and the slow accumulation of local memory. Residents often gather for community events that celebrate the harvest or the changing light of the autumn months, fostering a sense of shared purpose. Among the individuals associated with the region, the legendary race car driver Bobby Unser remains a notable figure whose connection to the local speedway draws visitors from far and wide. Even the quiet waters of Wire Lake, shimmering seven miles away, serve as a peaceful backdrop to the persistent, forward-looking pulse of daily life.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lincoln Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 157° SE
Capitol II (Cinema) — 0.3 mi, 276° W
Maytag Park & Childrens Forest (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 202° S
Fred Maytag Bowl (Theatre) — 0.8 mi, 206° SW
Newton Community Theatre (Theatre) — 1.0 mi, 126° SE
HA Lynn Football Stadium (Stadium) — 1.0 mi, 219° SW
Softball Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 360° N
Thirty Acre Park (Local Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 118° SE
Jasper County Historical Museum (Museum) — 1.8 mi, 236° SW
Bailey Wildlife Area (Local Conservation Area) — 5.6 mi, 216° SW
Colfax Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 7.8 mi, 269° W
Rock Creek State Park (State Park) — 9.3 mi, 089° E
Rock Creek Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 9.6 mi, 075° E
Monroe Highschool Bell (Monument) — 12.4 mi, 193° S
Monroe Township Founders Stone (Monument) — 12.5 mi, 193° S
Monroe Model House (Monument) — 12.6 mi, 194° S
Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 12.8 mi, 235° SW · 12k acres
Van Wyk Winery (Historic Castle / Fort) — 13.4 mi, 129° SE
Jacob Krumm Ahrens Access (Nature Reserve) — 13.5 mi, 088° E
Jacob Krumm East Access (Nature Reserve) — 13.9 mi, 088° E
Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.9 mi, 223° SW · 12k acres
Wagaman Mill Museum (Museum) — 16.0 mi, 121° SE
Grinnell Historical Museum (Museum) — 17.0 mi, 079° E
Heritage Park Museum (Museum) — 17.0 mi, 084° E
Elk Rock State Park (State Park) — 20.1 mi, 185° S
Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium (Stadium) — 21.3 mi, 163° S
Klokkenspel (Attraction) — 21.4 mi, 161° S
Fire Station Museum (Museum) — 21.5 mi, 161° S
Cox-Snow Music Center (Arts Centre) — 21.7 mi, 162° S

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