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Winterset Iowa Map

Explore Winterset, 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.

Interactive Map of Winterset, Iowa

How to Use This Winterset, Iowa Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Winterset, 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 Winterset.

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	Winterset
State	Iowa (IA)
County	Madison County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	41.349897
Longitude	-94.018065
Population	5,353
Density	450.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	50273
Area Code	515
County Seat	Winterset
School District	Winterset Community School District

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About Winterset, Iowa

Winterset is a locality in Madison County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,353. The population density is 450.6 people per km². Winterset is located at 41.3499°N, 94.0181°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Winterset is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 50273.

Winterset emerges from the vast, golden expanse of Iowa as a quiet anchor point amidst an endless sea of soybean and corn fields. It lies 20.0 miles west-southwest of Norwalk, IA (from Norwalk, IA: bearing 240°T), and is situated 19.6 miles south of Adel.

Middle River carves a subtle, winding path just one mile from the center of town, offering a cool relief to the sun-drenched plains. The regional landscape is defined by the steady, rhythmic rise and fall of the earth, where the quality of light at dusk transforms the tilled soil into a rich, deep umber. Those seeking the stillness of deeper woods may travel fourteen miles to reach the Middle River County Forest, a place of quiet shade and rustling leaves. Cedar Lake sits only two miles away, providing a reflective surface that mirrors the expansive, cloud-streaked Midwestern sky. Winterset maintains a dignified posture against the horizon, where the land stretches wide and honest under the heavy, fertile summer heat.

History in Winterset is preserved with a deliberate, unshowy care at the Madison County Historical Complex, which serves as a central repository for the area’s agrarian roots. The local economy remains tethered to the productivity of the surrounding fields, where the cycles of planting and harvest dictate the pace of daily life. Generations of families have cultivated this land, building an industry that values the steady labor of the seasons over the frantic pulse of the city. A literate civility permeates the town, reflecting a heritage shaped by those who settled these prairies with a focus on both endurance and intellectual growth. The architecture of the downtown district speaks to a time when commerce was built to last, with brick facades standing firm against the shifting winds of the plains.

Winterset claims a distinct cultural character that is perhaps best recognized as the birthplace of the legendary actor John Wayne. Visitors often gather at the landmarks that define the local identity, celebrating the legacy of the silver screen icon who once walked these very streets. Throughout the year, the town organizes events that bring residents together, fostering a sense of connection that feels both grounded and sincere. The air here holds a distinct clarity, particularly in the autumn when the scent of dry corn stalks and cooling earth drifts through the open windows of the town square. This is a place where the slow accumulation of days creates a life of substance, defined by the quiet dignity of the people who call Winterset their home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Giffin Fields (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 135° SE
John Wayne (Public Artwork) — 1.2 mi, 167° S
Winterset City Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 153° SE
Madison County Historical Complex (Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 171° S
Hanson Prairie (Local Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 065° NE
Guye Woods (Local Conservation Area) — 4.8 mi, 032° NE
Badger Creek Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 9.4 mi, 024° NE
Badger Creek State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 9.5 mi, 031° NE
Walnut Woods State Park (State Park) — 18.4 mi, 046° NE
Adel Historical Museum (Museum) — 18.5 mi, 359° N
Dexfield Park - Bonnie and Clyde Shootout (Monument) — 18.5 mi, 323° NW
Blue Zoo (Aquarium) — 18.5 mi, 037° NE
Jordan Creek Amphitheater (Theatre) — 18.7 mi, 036° NE
Funny Bone Comedy Club (Theatre) — 19.0 mi, 040° NE
Lake Ahquabi State Park (State Park) — 22.0 mi, 100° E
Olson-Larson Galleries (Gallery) — 22.1 mi, 046° NE
1700 Tanning Rack (Attraction) — 22.6 mi, 033° NE
1700 Drying Rack (Attraction) — 22.6 mi, 033° NE
Whitley Memorial (Monument) — 22.7 mi, 101° E
Warren County Historical Museum (Museum) — 22.8 mi, 089° E
Carver Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 23.4 mi, 087° E
Giraffe Feeding (Attraction) — 23.6 mi, 060° NE
Painted Pony (Gallery) — 23.7 mi, 088° E
Adair County Historical Museum (Museum) — 23.7 mi, 263° W
Des Moines Art Center (Museum) — 23.8 mi, 047° NE
Character Counts Pillars (Monument) — 23.9 mi, 037° NE
Osceola Statue (Attraction) — 25.3 mi, 151° SE
Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 39.6 mi, 068° E · 12k acres
Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 41.2 mi, 071° E · 12k acres

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