Washta Iowa Map

About Washta, Iowa

Washta is a locality in Cherokee County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 180. The population density is 65.3 people per km². Washta is located at 42.5755°N, 95.7175°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 51061.

Washta rests in a broad, fertile hollow, where the gentle slopes of Cherokee County soften into a landscape of wide, open fields. It lies 35.2 miles east of Sioux City, IA (from Sioux City, IA: bearing 81°T), and is situated 7.8 miles north-north-east of Correctionville. The land here breathes the immense sky of the Iowa prairie, a canvas of emerald and gold in summer, then a stark etching of brown and grey under winter's breath. The horizon stretches out, a clean, unbroken line that promises endless vistas and a quiet, enduring sense of place. Even the air seems to carry the scent of turned earth and sun-warmed grasses, a subtle perfume that clings to everything, a constant reminder of the agricultural heart that beats at Washta's core. The very character of the place is etched into the patient, unhurried way the days unfold, a gentle cadence that mirrors the slow, steady growth of the crops that define its being. The history of Washta is as deeply rooted as the corn that stands sentinel in its surrounding fields, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who first settled this rich earth. Founded on the promise of the land, its economy has always been inextricably linked to the bounty of the soil, a cycle of planting and harvest that has sustained generations. While time has weathered the paint on some of the older farmhouses and brought changes to the general store, the fundamental rhythm of life here remains unchanged, tied to the seasons and the enduring strength of community. There are no grand monuments or bustling attractions in Washta, but in the quiet dignity of its weathered barns, the steadfast gaze of its people, and the vast, silent expanse of the prairie sky, a unique and profound beauty can be found.

About This Washta Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Washta, 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 Washta and Cherokee County.

Detailed location data for Washta includes the ZIP code (51061), telephone area code (563), county seat of Cherokee County (Cherokee), and school district assignment (River Valley 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 Washta is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.