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Iowa Wisconsin Map

Explore Iowa, Wisconsin, 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 Iowa, Wisconsin

How to Use This Iowa, Wisconsin Map

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

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.

CityIowa
StateWisconsin (WI)
CountyIowa County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneCentral Time (America/Chicago)
Latitude42.941674
Longitude-90.074677
Population23,687
Density18.0 /km²
IncorporatedN/A
ZIP Codes53533, 53581
Area Code715
County SeatDodgeville

About Iowa, Wisconsin

Iowa is a locality in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 23,687. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Iowa is located at 42.9417°N, 90.0747°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 53533, 53581.

Iowa reveals itself through the Dodge Branch, a quiet watercourse that defines the texture of the land as it winds through the fields. It lies 21.6 miles north of Lafayette, WI (from Lafayette, WI: bearing 0°T), and is situated 3.1 miles east-southeast of Dodgeville. The landscape surrounding Iowa unfolds in a series of deep, unglaciated folds where the earth seems to hold onto the secrets of an ancient, undisturbed era. Five miles away, the surface of Cox Hollow Lake catches the waning light of dusk, reflecting the sky in a mirror of stillness that anchors the horizon. Further out, the silhouette of Pleasant Ridge rises against the clouds, marking the boundary of a terrain defined by endurance rather than height. Pleasant Valley offers a low, sheltered basin where the air hangs heavy and sweet with the scent of turning soil and damp clover.

Iowa traces its origins to the industrious hands of settlers who recognized the potential in the thick, fertile loam of the Midwest. The local economy remains tethered to the rhythms of the earth, with agriculture and small-scale manufacturing forming the bedrock of daily survival. Families here have cultivated these acres for generations, balancing the demands of modern commerce with a traditional respect for the changing seasons. The labor of the people is etched into the fence lines and the sturdy barns that stand as silent witnesses to the passage of time. Industry in Iowa moves with a deliberate pace, favoring the steady accumulation of progress over the frantic energy of metropolitan centers.

Cultural life in Iowa pulses with a quiet intensity, finding expression in the community gatherings that bring neighbors together under the broad prairie sky. Harris Park serves as a vital expanse for those who seek the solace of open spaces, offering a sanctuary that feels both wild and thoughtfully maintained. The character of the people reflects a blend of resilience and hospitality, a legacy inherited from the diverse groups who first broke the prairie sod. While the region is modest in its presentation, the depth of its local heritage provides a sturdy foundation for the generations who continue to call Iowa their home. Everyday life here is measured by the shifting shadows of the sun and the reliable turning of the harvest cycle, grounding every resident in the immediate reality of their surroundings.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Harris Park (Local Park) — 2.4 mi, 307° NW
  • Military Ridge State Trail (State Park) — 2.6 mi, 008° N
  • Centennial Park (Local Park) — 2.7 mi, 289° W
  • Old Military Road (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 016° N
  • Dodge's Grove and Fort Union (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 231° SW
  • Governor Dodge State Park (State Park) — 4.0 mi, 339° N
  • Ridgeway Pine Relict State Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.2 mi, 032° NE
  • Boeing C-97G (Attraction) — 4.8 mi, 316° NW
  • Stream Bank Protection Fee Program (State Conservation Area) — 5.1 mi, 328° NW
  • Cox Hollow Streambank Protection Area (State Recreation Area) — 5.1 mi, 328° NW
  • Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 5.5 mi, 343° N
  • Twin Valley Cave (Attraction) — 6.0 mi, 352° N
  • Cabin Foundation (Historic Ruins) — 6.3 mi, 040° NE
  • Barreltown Grassland And Stream Conservation Area - Swgsca (State Recreation Area) — 6.3 mi, 249° W
  • Major Pine Relict (Viewpoint) — 6.4 mi, 040° NE
  • Stephens Falls (Attraction) — 6.6 mi, 335° NW
  • Shake Rag (Monument) — 7.6 mi, 222° SW
  • Mineral Point Opera House (Theatre) — 7.7 mi, 223° SW
  • Muehllehner Addition To Barneveld Prairie (Conservation Area) — 8.6 mi, 072° E
  • Barneveld Prairie (Conservation Area) — 8.6 mi, 066° NE
  • Hyde Mill (Attraction) — 10.3 mi, 029° NE
  • Wyoming Valley School Cultural Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 12.4 mi, 351° N
  • Gard Theater (Cinema) — 16.3 mi, 001° N
  • Dane County Wildlife Area (Nature Reserve) — 20.5 mi, 087° E
  • Mount Vernon Creek Fishery Area (Nature Reserve) — 20.7 mi, 087° E
  • Avalon Cinema (Cinema) — 25.0 mi, 235° SW
  • Toy Soldier (Public Artwork) — 25.9 mi, 081° E
  • Native American Mounds (Historic Ruins) — 27.4 mi, 041° NE
  • Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife And Fish Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 33.8 mi, 226° SW · 274k acres

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About This Iowa Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Iowa, Wisconsin. Coordinates: 42.941674, -90.074677. 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 Iowa includes the ZIP code (53533, 53581), telephone area code (715), county seat of Iowa County (Dodgeville), and school district assignment.

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

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.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.