Washington Iowa Map

About Washington, Iowa

Washington is a locality in Franklin County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,352. The population density is 539.5 people per km². Washington is located at 41.2979°N, 91.6923°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Washington is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 50441, 52353.

Washington occupies a sprawling expanse of fertile, tilled earth where the horizon stretches flat and wide under a sky that feels immense and uncompromising. It lies 28.3 miles south of Mason City, IA (from Mason City, IA: bearing 187°T), and is situated 3.5 miles west of Hampton. The land is defined by the steady, unassuming presence of Squaw Creek, which carves a quiet path through the soil, offering a silver ribbon of moisture to the surrounding fields of corn and soybeans. At the edge of the property, the Long Spur Habitat Area-Lukes Wetland provides a sanctuary of wild grasses and fluctuating water levels, creating a space where the air turns heavy with the scent of damp earth and rustling stalks. Even when the sun retreats, the lingering warmth in the dark, rich loam seems to hold the day’s labor, casting a calm, amber glow over the geometric precision of the landscape.

Agriculture serves as the primary pulse of Washington, grounding the local economy in the seasonal cycles of planting and harvest that have defined this region for generations. The community maintains a quiet, literate civility, reflecting a heritage shaped by those who settled these plains and built a life upon the industry of the soil. While the nearby Beeds Lake offers a destination for those seeking a different texture of water, the life of Washington remains tethered to the rhythmic, industrious hum of its local businesses and the people who keep them running. It is a place where the pace is measured not by external clocks, but by the slow, deliberate work of maintaining a livelihood on the prairie, sustained by a deep-seated connection to the land that provides for everyone.

About This Washington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Washington, Iowa. Coordinates: 41.297893, -91.692339. 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 Washington includes the ZIP code (50441, 52353), telephone area code (515, 712), county seat of Franklin County (Hampton), and school district assignment (Washington Community School District).

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.