Shell Rock Iowa Map
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Interactive Map of Shell Rock, Iowa
| City | Shell Rock |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Butler County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 42.710258 |
| Longitude | -92.582966 |
| Population | 1,268 |
| Density | 305.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 50670 |
| Area Code | 319 |
| County Seat | Allison |
| School District | Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District |
About Shell Rock, Iowa
Shell Rock is a locality in Butler County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,268. The population density is 305.6 people per km². Shell Rock is located at 42.7103°N, 92.5830°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Shell Rock is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 50670.Shell Rock anchors itself firmly within the expansive, fertile plains of Iowa, where the horizon stretches wide and the sky claims a vast dominance over the earth. It lies 5.6 miles west of Waverly, IA (from Waverly, IA: bearing 259°T), and is situated 19.4 miles northwest of Waterloo. The Shell Rock River carves a deliberate, winding path through the landscape, its waters reflecting the shifting palette of the seasons as they move past the Shell Rock Wildlife Area. Here, the land is defined by the steady, rhythmic geometry of tilled fields, where the dark, rich soil supports a quiet industry of corn and soybeans. When the sun begins its descent, the light softens against the flat expanse, turning the stalks to amber and casting long, thin shadows that stretch toward the distant, unseen rise of Fort Sumter Rock.
History in Shell Rock remains tied to the resilient spirit of those who first broke the prairie sod, leaving a legacy of sturdy, understated architecture that defines the local streetscape. The economy continues to draw its vitality from the surrounding acres, maintaining a pragmatic pace that values the predictability of the harvest over the frantic rush of modern centers. Residents often find their recreation along the Shell Rock River Trail, a path that offers a quiet vantage point to observe the local flora and the occasional wildlife shifting through the brush. Life moves with an unpretentious civility, grounded in a heritage that honors the labor of the land and the simple, enduring connections formed between neighbors in a place where the wind carries the scent of damp earth and coming rain.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Shell Rock Wildlife Area (Local Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 330° NW
- Shell Rock Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 355° N
- Shell Rock Bend Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 131° SE
- Avenue of the Saints Lake and Rec. Area (Local Park) — 2.2 mi, 088° E
- Rugby Field (Local Recreation) — 4.5 mi, 073° E
- Walnut Bend Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.6 mi, 138° SE
- McElroy Communication Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 5.2 mi, 077° E
- Dancing St. Francis (Public Artwork) — 5.3 mi, 077° E
- Neumann Auditorium (Theatre) — 5.3 mi, 077° E
- Bremer County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 5.5 mi, 079° E
- Palace Theater (Cinema) — 5.8 mi, 080° E
- Turkey Ridge Wildlife Area (Local Conservation Area) — 5.9 mi, 147° SE
- Fall's Access (State Recreation Area) — 9.3 mi, 151° SE
- George Wyth State Park (State Park) — 13.7 mi, 144° SE
- Overman Park (Monument) — 13.8 mi, 150° SE
- Iowa Band Museum (Museum) — 13.9 mi, 150° SE
- Cedar Falls Historical Society (Museum) — 13.9 mi, 150° SE
- Butler County Freedom Rock (Monument) — 17.0 mi, 319° NW
- Chickasaw County Museum (Museum) — 17.4 mi, 009° N
- McBride Auditorium (Theatre) — 17.5 mi, 135° SE
- Readlyn Historical Society (Museum) — 18.1 mi, 092° E
- USS Frank E. Evans D7540 (Monument) — 19.3 mi, 140° SE
- Eeki Eeki Escape (Attraction) — 23.3 mi, 143° SE
- Yuta Falls (Attraction) — 23.3 mi, 143° SE
- Wakani Whirl (Attraction) — 23.3 mi, 143° SE
- Zulawa Wave (Attraction) — 23.3 mi, 143° SE
- Pine Lake State Park (State Park) — 32.7 mi, 226° SW
- Grand Theatre (Cinema) — 35.6 mi, 228° SW
- Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 52.2 mi, 173° S · 24k acres
- Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife And Fish Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 74.9 mi, 072° E · 274k acres
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About This Shell Rock Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Shell Rock, Iowa. Coordinates: 42.710258, -92.582966. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Shell Rock includes the ZIP code (50670), telephone area code (319), county seat of Butler County (Allison), and school district assignment (Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
