Oskaloosa Iowa Map
Explore Oskaloosa, Iowa, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Oskaloosa, Iowa
| City | Oskaloosa |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Mahaska County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 41.296395 |
| Longitude | -92.644359 |
| Population | 11,558 |
| Density | 556.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 52577 |
| Area Code | 712 |
| County Seat | Oskaloosa |
| School District | Oskaloosa Community School District |
About Oskaloosa, Iowa
Oskaloosa is a locality in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of 11,558. The population density is 556.4 people per km². Oskaloosa is located at 41.2964°N, 92.6444°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Oskaloosa is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 52577.Oskaloosa holds a firm place upon the vast, open plains where the horizon stretches wide and unencumbered under a sky of immense, shifting gray. It lies 16.1 miles east-southeast of Pella, IA (from Pella, IA: bearing 119°T), and is situated 22.6 miles north-northwest of Ottumwa. The land surrounding Oskaloosa consists of fertile, tilled earth that rises and falls in long, rhythmic swells toward the horizon. To the east, the quiet waters of Spring Creek trace a path through the fields, offering a sharp, cool contrast to the dusty warmth of the summer sun. A short distance away, the surface of Lake Keomah reflects the changing colors of the seasons, providing a singular point of stillness in the landscape. Here, the air carries the scent of dry soil and growing things, a reminder of the deep, black earth that defines the character of the region.
Oskaloosa emerged from the early settlement of the prairies, anchored by the labor of those who broke the stubborn sod to plant rows of corn and soybeans. The local economy grew alongside the railway and the coal mines that once tapped into the dark veins beneath the surface, drawing workers from diverse European backgrounds. Today, manufacturing and agricultural support businesses sustain the daily movement of the people, keeping the pace deliberate and steady. The architecture of the older brick buildings in the center reflects a period of industrious expansion, when the promise of the harvest determined the prosperity of the entire district. Each season brings a new cycle of planting and reaping, ensuring that the rhythm of the work remains tied to the cycles of the sun and the rain.
Cultural life in Oskaloosa finds its focal point at City Square, where the shade of mature trees offers a reprieve from the heat and a place for neighbors to gather. Residents take pride in the local traditions and the quiet, literate civility that marks the interactions of a close-knit populace. William Penn University contributes an academic thread to the social fabric, bringing a sense of inquiry to the daily life of the streets. Notable figures like the artist George Shane found inspiration in the light of these plains, capturing the subtle beauty of the local scenery on canvas. Throughout the year, community events draw people into the open air of City Square, reinforcing the bonds that hold the people of Oskaloosa together through the turning of the years.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Chief Mahaska Statue (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 184° S
- Edmundson Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 208° SW
- The Morgan Cabin (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 207° SW
- Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 1.2 mi, 220° SW
- Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 120° SE
- Nelson Pioneer Farm Museum (Museum) — 2.8 mi, 025° NE
- Russell Wildlife Area (Local Conservation Area) — 4.1 mi, 007° N
- Hull Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.6 mi, 256° W
- Lake Keomah State Park (State Park) — 4.7 mi, 098° E
- Winford Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.1 mi, 342° N
- Maskunky Marsh (Local Conservation Area) — 5.9 mi, 085° E
- Eveland Access (State Recreation Area) — 6.2 mi, 227° SW
- Mahaska Care Facility Memorial (Monument) — 6.3 mi, 262° W
- Bluff Creek OHV Area (State Recreation Area) — 8.8 mi, 219° SW
- Vermeer Museum and Global Pavilion (Museum) — 14.1 mi, 303° NW
- Rolscreen Museum (Museum) — 15.8 mi, 297° NW
- Fire Station Museum (Museum) — 16.0 mi, 298° NW
- Klokkenspel (Attraction) — 16.0 mi, 298° NW
- Douwstra Auditorium (Theatre) — 16.0 mi, 297° NW
- Cox-Snow Music Center (Arts Centre) — 16.0 mi, 297° NW
- Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium (Stadium) — 16.5 mi, 297° NW
- What Cheer Brick School Museum (Museum) — 16.8 mi, 065° NE
- Van Wyk Winery (Historic Castle / Fort) — 22.1 mi, 332° NW
- Elk Rock State Park (State Park) — 22.7 mi, 288° W
- Map Ref. 41°N 93°W (Public Artwork) — 27.6 mi, 222° SW
- Jacob Krumm East Access (Nature Reserve) — 29.2 mi, 346° N
- Jacob Krumm Ahrens Access (Nature Reserve) — 29.2 mi, 346° N
- HA Lynn Football Stadium (Stadium) — 34.6 mi, 322° NW
- Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 35.2 mi, 298° NW · 12k acres
- Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 35.5 mi, 300° NW · 12k acres
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About This Oskaloosa Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oskaloosa, Iowa. Coordinates: 41.296395, -92.644359. 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 Oskaloosa includes the ZIP code (52577), telephone area code (712), county seat of Mahaska County (Oskaloosa), and school district assignment (Oskaloosa 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. |
