Sun Valley Lake Iowa Map

About Sun Valley Lake, Iowa

Sun Valley Lake is a locality in Ringgold County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 163. The population density is 30.3 people per km². Sun Valley Lake is located at 40.8499°N, 94.0684°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50074.

Sun Valley Lake breathes the quiet air of southern Iowa, a place where the land rolls gently, not in dramatic swells, but in a patient, enduring topography that cradles the water. It lies 53.5 miles south of Waukee, IA (from Waukee, IA: bearing 190°T), and is situated 17.2 miles north-north-west of Lamoni. The lake itself, a placid mirror reflecting the wide, often cerulean sky, is fringed by a modest, yet determined, woodland. Oak and maple trees, their branches reaching with a certain lassitude, provide a dappled shade that shifts with the sun's slow arc, and in the late afternoon, a soft, golden light often spills across the water’s surface, lending a tranquil luminescence to the scene. The character of Sun Valley Lake is one of quietude, a place where the loudest sounds are the calls of unseen birds and the soft rustle of leaves. The story of Sun Valley Lake is intertwined with the agricultural heart of Ringgold County, where the rhythm of planting and harvest has long dictated the pace of life. Though the lake’s origins are relatively modern, a creation for recreation and respite, it echoes the broader history of settlement and cultivation that shaped this part of the state. The local economy here, as in much of rural Iowa, has historically leaned on the fertility of the soil, with corn and soybeans stretching across the surrounding fields like vast, verdant carpets. While there are no grand monuments or bustling industries to draw the eye, the true distinction of Sun Valley Lake lies in its unassuming charm, its ability to offer a profound sense of peace, a place where the simple beauty of the natural world remains the primary attraction.

About This Sun Valley Lake Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Sun Valley Lake, 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 Sun Valley Lake and Ringgold County.

Detailed location data for Sun Valley Lake includes the ZIP code (50074), telephone area code (515), county seat of Ringgold County (Mount Ayr), and school district assignment (Mount Ayr 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 Sun Valley Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.