Twin Lakes Iowa Map

About Twin Lakes, Iowa

Twin Lakes is a locality in Calhoun County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 579. The population density is 156.3 people per km². Twin Lakes is located at 42.4847°N, 94.6359°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50563.

Twin Lakes, Iowa, unfolds across a gently rolling landscape, a verdant expanse where the prairie grasses whisper secrets to the breeze. It lies 60.5 miles west-north-west of Ames, IA (from Ames, IA: bearing 301°T), and is situated 6.2 miles north of Rockwell City. The land here is a study in understated beauty, a mosaic of cultivated fields and wilder pockets of native growth, punctuated by the placid surfaces of its namesake lakes. These bodies of water, reflecting the vast Iowa sky, lend a serene character to the surroundings, their edges softened by the slow erosion of countless seasons and the persistent growth of reeds and water-loving flora. The air, particularly in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a clean, earthy scent, a subtle perfume of damp soil and sun-warmed vegetation that speaks of the agricultural heart of this region. The history of Twin Lakes is intrinsically tied to the rich agricultural heritage of Calhoun County, where fertile soil has long been the primary currency. While not a bustling metropolis, Twin Lakes has always been a place where life moves at a pace dictated by the seasons and the needs of the land, its local economy deeply rooted in farming and its associated industries. The presence of the lakes themselves, though perhaps not drawing the throngs of a major resort, provides a quiet draw for those seeking simple pleasures – fishing, boating, or simply the solace of water. The community’s distinctiveness lies in this quiet endurance, a testament to the enduring appeal of a life lived in close communion with the natural world, a place where the subtle shifts in light across the water at dusk can feel like a profound event.

About This Twin Lakes Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Twin Lakes, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.484696, -94.635891. 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 Twin Lakes and Calhoun County.

Detailed location data for Twin Lakes includes the ZIP code (50563), telephone area code (319), county seat of Calhoun County (Rockwell City), and school district assignment (South Central Calhoun 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 Twin Lakes is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.