Swaledale Iowa Map

About Swaledale, Iowa

Swaledale is a locality in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 148. The population density is 138.7 people per km². Swaledale is located at 42.9786°N, 93.3169°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50477.

Swaledale stretches across a landscape of broad, generous plains, where the horizon seems to expand with every passing mile. It lies 13.4 miles south-south-west of Mason City, IA (from Mason City, IA: bearing 206°T), and is situated 7.8 miles north-west of Sheffield. The land here is a quilt of cultivated fields, their rich, dark soil a promise of abundance under the vast, ever-changing Iowa sky. Gentle swells rise and fall, not dramatic peaks but soft undulations that catch the sunlight and cast long, migrating shadows as the day progresses. In the springtime, the earth awakens in a riot of green, a stark contrast to the muted golds and browns of late summer, and the air, especially after a rain, carries the clean scent of turned soil and growing things. The occasional stand of mature oak or maple breaks the monotony of the fields, their leaves whispering secrets to the wind that sweeps unhindered across the open country. The history of Swaledale is as deeply rooted as the corn that grows in its fields, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who first settled this fertile ground. The local economy, long tied to the bounty of the land, still revolves around agriculture, with grain elevators standing as silent sentinels against the sky, a constant reminder of the region’s agrarian heart. While the pace of life in Swaledale is unhurried, there’s a quiet hum of activity, a sense of purpose in the work that sustains its people. The small, sturdy homes, often adorned with practical, cheerful gardens, speak of a community that values both hard work and the simple pleasures of a life lived close to the earth. There are no grand pronouncements here, no booming industries to draw the eye, but a steady, persistent presence that has shaped the character of Swaledale over generations.

About This Swaledale Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Swaledale, 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 Swaledale and Cerro Gordo County.

Detailed location data for Swaledale includes the ZIP code (50477), telephone area code (515), county seat of Cerro Gordo County (Mason City), and school district assignment (West Fork 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 Swaledale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.