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Red Oak Iowa Map

Explore Red Oak, 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 Red Oak, Iowa

How to Use This Red Oak, Iowa Map

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

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	Red Oak
State	Iowa (IA)
County	Montgomery County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	41.009715
Longitude	-95.225547
Population	5,596
Density	550.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	51566, 51591
Area Code	641
County Seat	Red Oak
School District	Red Oak Community School District

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About Red Oak, Iowa

Red Oak is a locality in Montgomery County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,596. The population density is 550.3 people per km². Red Oak is located at 41.0097°N, 95.2255°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Red Oak is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 51566, 51591.

Red Oak emerges from the vast expanse of the Iowa prairie, defined by the quiet persistence of the Red Oak Creek as it carves a path through the dark, fertile soil. It lies 37.4 miles east-southeast of Council Bluffs, IA (from Council Bluffs, IA: bearing 118°T), and is situated 18.5 miles north-northeast of Shenandoah. The surrounding horizon stretches into an endless geometry of tilled fields, where the quality of light at dusk turns the soybean and corn stalks into rows of burnished copper. Beyond the immediate fields, the terrain rises into subtle, rolling slopes that hint at the broader geological character of the region. Residents of Red Oak enjoy the verdant expanse of College Park, a quiet refuge that marks the intersection of local life and the natural world. Only ten miles away, the waters of Viking Lake provide a stillness that complements the rhythmic pulse of the plains.

History in Red Oak traces back to the steady expansion of the nineteenth century, when the railroad transformed the landscape into a vital node for trade and agriculture. The local economy remains deeply rooted in the productivity of the land, with manufacturing and processing industries standing as modern successors to the early mercantile spirit. These industries provide a stable fiber for the local workforce, maintaining a balance between traditional hard work and the innovations of the present day. Red Oak continues to honor its agrarian heritage, even as the community adapts to the shifting demands of a modern marketplace. The unshowy, literate civility of the people here reflects a long history of self-reliance and communal cooperation.

Cultural life in Red Oak finds its expression in the preservation of historic architecture and the steady observance of seasonal traditions that bring neighbors together. The town square remains a center of gravity, serving as a landmark for the daily movements of those who call Red Oak their home. Among those who have shaped the broader reputation of the region, the actor Johnny Carson spent formative years in this part of Iowa, carrying the influence of the plains into his later career. Events throughout the year emphasize a shared identity, fostering a sense of belonging that persists despite the changing seasons. The air here holds a crisp, honest quality, particularly in the autumn when the harvest brings a profound sense of completion to the year.

Nearby Outdoor Places

The Restored Burlington Northern Depot & World War II Memorial Museum (Museum) — 0.6 mi, 209° SW
Kelly Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 205° SW
Legion Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 344° N
Montgomery County Historical Center (Museum) — 1.4 mi, 358° N
Anderson Wildlife Area (Local Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 055° NE
Anderson Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 048° NE
Swedish Heritage and Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 6.7 mi, 106° E
Viking Lake State Park (State Park) — 9.3 mi, 102° E
Willow Slough Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 12.9 mi, 299° NW
Wabash Trace Nature Trail (State Recreation Area) — 13.2 mi, 236° SW
Olson/Linn Museum (Museum) — 14.1 mi, 113° SE
Cass County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 16.1 mi, 017° N
Rapp Park & Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 16.5 mi, 204° SW
Lake Shawtee Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 16.9 mi, 232° SW
Greater Shenandoah Historical Museum (Museum) — 18.4 mi, 204° SW
Page County War Memorial (Monument) — 21.1 mi, 152° SE
Civil War Memorial (Monument) — 21.2 mi, 152° SE
Sister Cities (Monument) — 21.2 mi, 152° SE
Reasoner School (Historic Ruins) — 24.8 mi, 273° W
Treynor High School Auditorium (Arts Centre) — 25.1 mi, 308° NW
Davies Amphitheater (Theatre) — 26.6 mi, 275° W
Sinister Sidney (Attraction) — 28.0 mi, 230° SW
Mile Hill Lake (Viewpoint) — 29.2 mi, 275° W
Waubonsie State Park (State Park) — 31.8 mi, 226° SW
Kramer Power Plant (Historic Ruins) — 35.5 mi, 285° W
Bellevue Little Theatre (Theatre) — 36.0 mi, 284° W
Historic Squirrel Cage Jail (Attraction) — 36.8 mi, 298° NW
Squirrel Nest (Public Artwork) — 36.9 mi, 298° NW
Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 46.0 mi, 307° NW · 7,936 acres
Desoto National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 52.1 mi, 311° NW · 16k acres

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