Stanwood Iowa Map

About Stanwood, Iowa

Stanwood is a locality in Cedar County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 533. The population density is 252.3 people per km². Stanwood is located at 41.8931°N, 91.1507°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 52337.

Stanwood exhales the quiet breath of the Iowa prairie, a place where the land rolls with a gentle, unbroken continuity toward horizons that seem to stretch into forever. It lies 24.9 miles east-south-east of Marion, IA (from Marion, IA: bearing 113°T), and is situated 8.6 miles north of Tipton. The fields, a patchwork of gold and green under the vast, often dramatic sky, are the dominant feature, their furrows speaking of patient cultivation. The air here carries the scent of sun-baked earth and the distant, sweet aroma of ripening corn, a perfume that deepens as the day wanes, painting the sky in hues of rose and lavender. The few buildings that comprise Stanwood itself, modest and sturdy, seem to hunker down against the immensity of the landscape, their windows reflecting the endless expanse above. The history of Stanwood is intimately tied to the fertile soil and the railroads that once ribboned through these plains, bringing settlers and the promise of prosperity. For generations, the local economy has been anchored in agriculture, with corn and soybeans forming the backbone of its sustenance, their yields dictating the pulse of the community. While the grander narratives of industry may have bypassed this particular corner of Cedar County, a quiet resilience defines its character, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have carved a life from this rich, dark earth. A distinctive charm lies in its unpretentious simplicity, a place where the changing seasons orchestrate the rhythm of daily life, and where the vastness of the surrounding farmland offers a constant, silent companionship.

About This Stanwood Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Stanwood, 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 Stanwood and Cedar County.

Detailed location data for Stanwood includes the ZIP code (52337), telephone area code (712), county seat of Cedar County (Tipton), and school district assignment (North Cedar 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 Stanwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.