Wilton Iowa Map

About Wilton, Iowa

Wilton is a locality in Muscatine County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,920. The population density is 553.1 people per km². Wilton is located at 41.5889°N, 91.0168°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 52778.

Wilton unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling farmland, where the rich, dark earth stretches towards horizons often softened by the hazy breath of summer. It lies 23.2 miles west-north-west of Davenport, IA (from Davenport, IA: bearing 281°T), and is situated 5.5 miles west of Durant. The terrain, a mosaic of cultivated fields and scattered woodlands, breathes an air of quiet industry, the land itself a patient partner in the generations of labor it has known. Here, the sky seems to hold a particular clarity, a vast, blue canvas that can turn a startling, bruised purple at the approach of a storm, reflecting the deep, earthy tones of the soil below. This is a place where the wind carries the scent of ripening corn and distant, unseen livestock, a subtle perfume of rural sustenance. The history of Wilton is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of Muscatine County, its early settlers drawn by the promise of fertile ground and the steady flow of commerce that a developing region offered. For many years, the economy here was a sturdy pillar built on corn and soybeans, the rhythm of planting and harvest dictating the pulse of daily life, a rhythm that still echoes in the quiet routines of its residents. While agriculture remains a foundational element, the town has also seen its share of evolving enterprises, each leaving its own subtle imprint on Wilton's character. The presence of the Lincolnway, a historic highway, hints at a past where travelers and traders once passed through, connecting this corner of Iowa to wider arteries of the nation, a legacy now embodied in the enduring spirit of the people who call Wilton home.

About This Wilton Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Wilton, 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 Wilton and Muscatine County.

Detailed location data for Wilton includes the ZIP code (52778), telephone area code (712), county seat of Muscatine County (Muscatine), and school district assignment (Wilton 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 Wilton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.