Louisa County Map, Iowa

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Map of Louisa County - Louisa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. Louisa County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Louisa County located in the map, major cities in Louisa county, population, areas, and places of interest.

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Map of Louisa County, Iowa

Louisa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. It's county seat is Wapello. As per 2020 census, the population of Louisa County is 10749 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 402 sq mi (1,041 km2). Louisa County was established on -23033.

Louisa County Facts

Continent	North America
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County Seat	Wapello
Largest City/Town	Wapello
Established	December 7, 1836
Total Area	418 sq mi (1,083 sq km)
Land Area	402 sq mi (1,041 sq km)
Water Area	16 sq mi (41 sq km)
Population	10,837 (Census 2020)
Population Density	27.0 people per sq mi
Time Zone	Central Time Zone (CT)
Major Highways	U.S. Highway 61, Iowa Highway 70, Iowa Highway 78, Iowa Highway 92
Major Rivers	Mississippi River, Iowa River, Cedar River
Neighboring Counties	Muscatine County, Johnson County, Washington County, Henry County, Des Moines County, Rock Island County (IL), Mercer County (IL)
Famous For	Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge, Mississippi River, Toolesboro Indian Mounds, agricultural heritage
Top Attractions	Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge, Toolesboro Mounds, Mississippi River recreation, Louisa County Historical Museum
Official Website	Official Website

About Louisa County, Iowa

Louisa County is located in southeastern Iowa along the Mississippi River and was established in 1836. The county seat and largest city is Wapello. The county is known for its fertile farmland, river landscapes, wildlife refuges, and Native American archaeological sites. The Mississippi River forms much of the county's eastern boundary and provides important recreational and environmental resources. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Cities and Towns in Louisa County, Iowa

City/Town	Population (Census 2020)	Latitude & Longitude
Wapello (county seat)	2,084	41.1817°N, 91.1854°W
Columbus Junction	1,830	41.2804°N, 91.3607°W
Morning Sun	752	41.0955°N, 91.2579°W
Grandview	437	41.2766°N, 91.1888°W
Columbus City	392	41.2898°N, 91.3591°W
Letts	362	41.3270°N, 91.2412°W
Fredonia	222	41.3164°N, 91.2976°W
Oakville	200	41.1018°N, 91.0530°W
Cotter	39	41.3057°N, 91.4010°W
Toolesboro (CDP)	123	41.1428°N, 91.1356°W
Cairo (CDP)	67	41.2258°N, 91.1127°W

Best Golf Courses in Louisa County, Iowa

Golf Course	Location	Latitude & Longitude
Heritage Oaks Golf & Country Club	Wapello	41.1868°N, 91.2076°W
Columbus Junction Golf Course	Columbus Junction	41.2818°N, 91.3739°W
Morning Sun Golf Club	Morning Sun	41.0998°N, 91.2651°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Louisa County

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions and cities.

U.S. Highway 61 - north-south route connecting Muscatine, Wapello, and Burlington
Iowa Highway 92 - east-west corridor linking Louisa County with Washington County and Muscatine County
Iowa Highway 78 - route connecting Morning Sun, Wapello, and neighboring communities
Iowa Highway 70 - serves northern portions of the county and connects with Columbus Junction

Neighboring Counties of Louisa County

Muscatine County (north)
Johnson County (northwest)
Washington County (west)
Henry County (southwest)
Des Moines County (south)
Rock Island County, Illinois (northeast)
Mercer County, Illinois (east)

What are Top Attractions in Louisa County, Iowa

The county offers a mix of natural and cultural attractions.

Main Sight Name	City	Famous For
Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge	Wapello Area	Migratory birds, wetlands, and wildlife viewing
Toolesboro Indian Mounds National Historic Landmark	Toolesboro	Ancient Native American burial mounds
Louisa County Historical Museum	Wapello	Local history exhibits and pioneer artifacts
Mississippi River Scenic Areas	Oakville	River views, fishing, and boating
Cone Marsh Wildlife Area	Columbus Junction	Birdwatching and outdoor recreation
Heritage Oaks Golf & Country Club	Wapello	Golf and scenic countryside views
Morning Sun City Park	Morning Sun	Community recreation and events
Grandview Heritage District	Grandview	Historic small-town architecture
Columbus Junction Swinging Bridge Area	Columbus Junction	Historic local landmark and river scenery
Louisa County Fairgrounds	Wapello	Agricultural fairs and community events

Distance from Louisa County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

Wapello to Columbus Junction (Louisa County), Iowa - 11 mi (18 km)
Wapello to Morning Sun (Louisa County), Iowa - 14 mi (23 km)
Wapello to Muscatine (Muscatine County), Iowa - 27 mi (43 km)
Wapello to Washington (Washington County), Iowa - 32 mi (52 km)
Wapello to Mount Pleasant (Henry County), Iowa - 27 mi (43 km)
Wapello to Burlington (Des Moines County), Iowa - 31 mi (50 km)
Wapello to Iowa City (Johnson County), Iowa - 45 mi (72 km)
Wapello to Davenport (Scott County), Iowa - 57 mi (92 km)
Wapello to Cedar Rapids (Linn County), Iowa - 72 mi (116 km)
Wapello to Moline, Illinois - 50 mi (80 km)
Wapello to Rock Island, Illinois - 52 mi (84 km)
Wapello to Galesburg, Illinois - 61 mi (98 km)
Wapello to Des Moines (Polk County), Iowa - 127 mi (204 km)
Wapello to Peoria, Illinois - 106 mi (171 km)
Wapello to Chicago, Illinois - 222 mi (357 km)

Nearest Airports

Nearest airport of Louisa is Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL / KBRL).

References

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