Shambaugh Iowa Map

About Shambaugh, Iowa

Shambaugh is a locality in Page County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 113. The population density is 114.6 people per km². Shambaugh is located at 40.6589°N, 95.0319°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 51651.

Shambaugh lies as a quiet punctuation mark upon the rolling Iowa landscape, a place where the horizon seems to stretch into an endless, sun-drenched canvas. It lies 55.7 miles south-east of Bellevue, NE (from Bellevue, NE: bearing 126°T), and is situated 5.7 miles south of Clarinda. The land here is a gentle, fertile swell, a tapestry of cultivated fields that shift in color with the seasons, from the vibrant green of nascent corn to the burnished gold of ripening wheat. Dirt roads, deeply rutted in places, wind between these agricultural arteries, leading the eye toward distant farmhouses that appear as humble specks against the immense sky. The air itself carries a certain cleanness, a scent of turned earth and distant blossoms, particularly potent in the early morning light when the dew still clings to the tall prairie grasses. Evenings bring a profound stillness, broken only by the hum of insects and the occasional, mournful call of a distant train whistle. The character of Shambaugh is deeply rooted in the agricultural pulse of Page County, a history etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring dedication of its farming families. For generations, the land has yielded its bounty, supporting a local economy that thrives on the cultivation of corn, soybeans, and livestock. This connection to the soil is more than just an economic engine; it is a cultural bedrock, fostering a sense of community built on shared labor and mutual reliance. While the days here move with a deliberate, unhurried cadence, there's an underlying resilience, a quiet strength that comes from working with the land and respecting its rhythms. The modest grain elevators, standing sentinel over the fields, are testaments to this ongoing narrative of harvest and sustenance, a story whispered in the rustling stalks and the patient waiting for the next season's promise.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Shambaugh, 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 Shambaugh and Page County.

Detailed location data for Shambaugh includes the ZIP code (51651), telephone area code (641), county seat of Page County (Clarinda), and school district assignment (South Page 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 Shambaugh is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.