Map of Iowa

Iowa is in the United States. Its capital is Des Moines. Explore the labeled map, find its location within the country, or download a blank map and a coloring map for printing.

Map of Iowa with the capital Des Moines, cities
Map of Iowa, United States.PNG 2000×1424 (43 KB)SVGPDF (US Letter) (55 KB)

Where is Iowa?

The highlighted area shows Iowa within the United States. The locator uses the national outline; the larger map above provides the detail.

Location of Iowa in the United States
Iowa highlighted in red.PNG 1200×805 (53 KB)

Iowa: facts and places

Country
United States
Capital
Des Moines
Area
145,746 km² (56,273 sq mi)
Population
3.2 million (2020)
Map reference point
42.04° N, 94.47° W

Places shown in this area include Des Moines, Davenport, Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Iowa City, Waterloo, Sioux City, Dubuque, Ames, and Burlington. The map selects major settlements from Natural Earth; it does not show every city or town. Des Moines is marked separately as the capital.

For county boundaries and county names, see the Iowa county map on Which County.

Blank map of Iowa

Use this map without names to practice locating places. The coloring version below uses black outlines on white paper.

Blank map of Iowa without names
Blank outline map of Iowa.PNG 2000×1424 (29 KB)SVGPDF (US Letter) (25 KB)

Iowa coloring map

Black-and-white coloring map of Iowa
Printable coloring map of Iowa.PNG 2000×1424 (30 KB)SVGPDF (US Letter) (25 KB)

Sources and reuse

Map design: Atlas of Maps, CC BY 4.0. Country and state outlines and settlements: Natural Earth (public domain). Facts: Wikidata (CC0); population figures use the stated year.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Iowa?

Iowa is in the United States. The location map highlights it within the country; the main map shows its outline and places including Des Moines, Davenport, Cedar Rapids, and Council Bluffs.

What is the capital of Iowa?

The capital is Des Moines. It is marked with a red star on the labeled map.

Can I print a blank map of Iowa?

Yes. Download the blank or black-and-white coloring version as PNG, SVG or PDF. The PDF fits US Letter paper and can be scaled to fit A4. Credit Atlas of Maps under CC BY 4.0.

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