Richland Iowa Map

About Richland, Iowa

Richland is a locality in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 544. The population density is 211.3 people per km². Richland is located at 41.1856°N, 91.9930°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 52585.

Richland unfolds across a landscape of rolling farmland, where the rich, dark soil of southeastern Iowa yields generously to the sky. It lies 24.6 miles east-north-east of Ottumwa, IA (from Ottumwa, IA: bearing 62°T), and is situated 9.0 miles west of Brighton. The terrain here is a study in gentle swells and shallow valleys, a soft topography that speaks of seasons turning and the patient work of cultivation. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards the horizon, their green hues deepening under the wide, often cloud-dappled, Iowa sky, punctuated by the darker green of distant woodlots and the occasional bright splash of a farmhouse roof. The air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries the clean scent of turned earth and growing things, a subtle perfume that clings to the quiet roads and the tidy yards of the houses. The story of Richland is etched in the agricultural heritage of Keokuk County, a place built on the sturdy foundation of farming and the quiet determination of its people. For generations, the land has been the primary employer, its bounty harvested and sent out to feed the nation. This history is reflected in the enduring presence of grain elevators, their towering forms a familiar landmark against the prairie sky, and in the unhurried pace of life that still characterizes the community. While the broader agricultural economy has shifted and adapted, the spirit of resilience and self-sufficiency remains. Richland, in its unassuming way, embodies the enduring character of this corner of Iowa, a place where the rhythms of the earth still guide the days.

About This Richland Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Richland, Iowa with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Richland and Keokuk County.

Detailed location data for Richland includes the ZIP code (52585), telephone area code (712), county seat of Keokuk County (Sigourney), and school district assignment (Pekin 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 Richland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.