Explore Tiffin, Iowa, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Tiffin, Iowa. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Iowa or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Tiffin.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Tiffin |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Johnson County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 41.705847 |
| Longitude | -91.66295 |
| Population | 4,512 |
| Density | 419.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 52340 |
| Area Code | 712 |
| County Seat | Iowa City |
| School District | Clear Creek-Amana Community School District |
Tiffin emerges from the expansive, fertile plains of Iowa as a quiet testament to the enduring rhythm of the American heartland. It lies 4.5 miles southwest of North Liberty, IA (from North Liberty, IA: bearing 228°T), and is situated 7.5 miles west-northwest of Iowa City. Clear Creek meanders with a purposeful grace through the landscape, acting as a natural companion to the residents who dwell along its banks. The horizon remains wide and unobstructed, offering a view of the distant The Hogback that softens the sharp edges of the sky during the golden hour. Potter Park provides a local sanctuary where the soil feels rich and deep, supporting the steady growth of native grasses and sturdy hardwoods. Even on the quietest afternoons, the light here possesses a singular, honeyed clarity that seems to linger over the tilled fields.
Tiffin carries the weight of a history rooted firmly in the industry of the earth, where the cycle of planting and harvest has dictated the pace of life for generations. The local economy thrives upon a foundation of agricultural expertise and a burgeoning modern commerce that balances tradition with the demands of a changing world. Farmers cultivate the surrounding acreage with a quiet discipline, ensuring that the bounty of soybean and corn remains a constant pillar of the regional prosperity. Commerce has evolved as Tiffin expanded, drawing in new businesses that benefit from the proximity to regional hubs of knowledge and innovation. This steady evolution of labor reflects a pragmatic spirit, where the work of the hands is held in equal esteem with the work of the mind.
Cultural life in Tiffin is defined by an unshowy, literate civility that honors the intellectual heritage of the wider region. Residents often look toward nearby academic centers for inspiration, fostering a neighborhood atmosphere where conversation is valued and neighbors are known by name. While Tiffin does not claim the fame of global icons, the character of its people is marked by a deep, quiet resolve that mirrors the stoic beauty of the prairie. Those seeking recreation often traverse the Lake MacBride State Park Trail, finding solace in the movement of the seasons and the shifting colors of the foliage. The atmosphere remains grounded, inviting a slower appreciation for the small, daily triumphs that define the spirit of those who call this landscape their own.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tiffin, Iowa. Coordinates: 41.705847, -91.66295. 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 Tiffin includes the ZIP code (52340), telephone area code (712), county seat of Johnson County (Iowa City), and school district assignment (Clear Creek-Amana Community School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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 | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |