Schleswig Iowa Map

About Schleswig, Iowa

Schleswig is a locality in Crawford County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 831. The population density is 292.8 people per km². Schleswig is located at 42.1653°N, 95.4369°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 51461.

Schleswig rests in the heart of Crawford County, Iowa, a place where the land itself seems to exhale, its broad, fertile plains stretching out under an enormous sky. It lies 54.4 miles east-south-east of Sioux City, IA (from Sioux City, IA: bearing 115°T), and is situated 11.0 miles north-north-west of Denison. The terrain here is a gentle, rolling expanse, softened by the perpetual cultivation of corn and soybeans that paint the landscape in swathes of emerald and gold, especially vivid in the late afternoon light when the sun dips low, casting long, deep shadows across the furrows. The air, particularly after a rain, carries the clean, earthy scent of turned soil and growing things, a constant reminder of the agricultural lifeblood that pulses through this quiet corner of the world. The roads, often straight and unadorned, cut precise lines through the fields, leading the eye toward the horizon, a place that feels both distant and intimately connected to the present moment. The roots of Schleswig run deep into the rich Iowa soil, a testament to the hardy pioneers who settled this region, drawn by the promise of land that yielded generously. The local economy, as it has for generations, remains firmly anchored in agriculture, with family farms still forming the backbone of the community, their weathered barns and silos standing sentinel against the sky. While the clamor of larger cities is a world away, a quiet industry perseveres, supporting the needs of the farming families and fostering a sense of self-reliance. The distinctive character of Schleswig is not one of grand monuments or bustling thoroughfares, but rather of a steady, enduring presence, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, and the shared history of hard work and community binds its people together.

About This Schleswig Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Schleswig, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.165266, -95.436943. 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 Schleswig and Crawford County.

Detailed location data for Schleswig includes the ZIP code (51461), telephone area code (563), county seat of Crawford County (Denison), and school district assignment (Schleswig 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 Schleswig is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.