Peterson Iowa Map

About Peterson, Iowa

Peterson is a locality in Clay County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 298. The population density is 277.4 people per km². Peterson is located at 42.9180°N, 95.3439°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 51047.

Peterson rests in a landscape shaped by the patient hand of agriculture, where the land rolls gently under a vast, often startlingly blue sky. It lies 60.9 miles east-north-east of Sioux City, IA (from Sioux City, IA: bearing 61°T), and is situated 9.9 miles west of Sioux Rapids. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch to the horizon, their neat rows a testament to human endeavor against the broad, sweeping prairie. The Little Sioux River, a quiet ribbon of silver, winds its way through the terrain, its presence marked by stands of cottonwoods and willows that offer fleeting shade. Even on a still day, the air carries a subtle scent of turned earth and growing things, a fragrance that seems to infuse the very character of Peterson. The light here, especially as afternoon begins its slow descent, can take on a honeyed quality, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the air and softening the edges of the distant farmsteads. The story of Peterson is deeply entwined with the fertile soil and the water that nourishes it. Its economy has long been anchored in the bounty of the surrounding farmland, with grain elevators standing as silent sentinels to the year's harvest. The railroad, which once brought prosperity and connection, still traces a line through the area, a reminder of the generations who have built their lives here. While modernization has touched the edges, a distinct sense of continuity persists, a quiet understanding of the rhythms of the seasons and the land. The community itself, small and close-knit, fosters a pace of life that allows for conversation over fences and shared moments at the local diner, a gentle hum of daily activity that defines the enduring spirit of Peterson.

About This Peterson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Peterson, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.918033, -95.343889. 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 Peterson and Clay County.

Detailed location data for Peterson includes the ZIP code (51047), telephone area code (563), county seat of Clay County (Spencer), and school district assignment (Sioux Central 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 Peterson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.