Plymouth County Map, Iowa

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

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Map of Plymouth County, Iowa

Plymouth County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. It's county seat is Le Mars. As per 2020 census, the population of Plymouth County is 25650 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 864 sq mi (2,238 km2). Plymouth County was established on -17881.

Plymouth County Facts

Continent	North America
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County Seat	Le Mars
Largest City/Town	Le Mars
Established	January 15, 1851
Total Area	865 sq mi (2,240 sq km)
Land Area	864 sq mi (2,238 sq km)
Water Area	1 sq mi (2 sq km)
Population	25,698 (Census 2020)
Population Density	29.7 people per sq mi
Time Zone	Central Time Zone (CT)
Major Highways	U.S. Highway 75, U.S. Highway 59, U.S. Highway 3, Iowa Highway 12, Iowa Highway 60
Major Rivers	Big Sioux River, Floyd River, West Branch Floyd River
Neighboring Counties	Sioux County, Cherokee County, Woodbury County, Union County (SD), Lincoln County (SD)
Famous For	Le Mars, Ice Cream Capital of the World, Wells Enterprises, agriculture, Big Sioux River Valley
Top Attractions	Ice Cream Capital Center, Plymouth County Historical Museum, Blue Bunny Ice Cream Parlor, Stone State Park vicinity
Official Website	Official Website

About Plymouth County, Iowa

Plymouth County is located in northwestern Iowa and was established in 1851. The county seat and largest city is Le Mars. Known as the "Ice Cream Capital of the World," Le Mars is home to Wells Enterprises, one of the nation's largest ice cream manufacturers. The county combines a strong agricultural economy with manufacturing, historic attractions, and scenic river valleys.

Cities and Towns in Plymouth County, Iowa

City/Town	Population (Census 2020)	Latitude & Longitude
Le Mars (county seat)	10,571	42.7942°N, 96.1656°W
Akron	1,558	42.8286°N, 96.5598°W
Remsen	1,663	42.8144°N, 95.9731°W
Kingsley	1,396	42.5875°N, 95.9675°W
Merrill	718	42.7197°N, 96.2486°W
Hinton	1,103	42.6275°N, 96.2920°W
Marcus	1,079	42.8253°N, 95.8081°W
Craig	73	42.7872°N, 96.3064°W
Brunsville	151	42.7981°N, 96.2714°W
Westfield	132	42.6967°N, 96.4708°W

Best Golf Courses in Plymouth County, Iowa

Golf Course	Location	Latitude & Longitude
Willow Creek Golf Course	Le Mars	42.8046°N, 96.1794°W
Akron Golf Club	Akron	42.8352°N, 96.5693°W
Remsen Golf Club	Remsen	42.8194°N, 95.9807°W
Kingsley Golf Club	Kingsley	42.5942°N, 95.9755°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Plymouth County

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions and cities.

U.S. Highway 75 - major north-south route connecting Le Mars with Sioux City and South Dakota
U.S. Highway 59 - important regional route serving western Plymouth County
U.S. Highway 3 - east-west corridor connecting Le Mars with north-central Iowa
Iowa Highway 12 - scenic route along the Missouri River valley
Iowa Highway 60 - four-lane corridor linking Le Mars with Sioux Center and Spencer

Neighboring Counties of Plymouth County

Sioux County (north)
Cherokee County (east)
Woodbury County (south)
Union County, South Dakota (west)
Lincoln County, South Dakota (northwest)

What are Top Attractions in Plymouth County, Iowa

The county offers a mix of natural and cultural attractions.

Main Sight Name	City	Famous For
Blue Bunny Ice Cream Parlor	Le Mars	Ice cream treats and local heritage
Ice Cream Capital Center	Le Mars	Celebrating the city's ice cream industry
Plymouth County Historical Museum	Le Mars	Regional history and pioneer exhibits
Le Mars Municipal Park	Le Mars	Outdoor recreation and community events
Willow Creek Recreation Area	Le Mars	Golf, trails, and scenic landscapes
Akron Heritage Museum	Akron	Local history and cultural displays
Remsen St. Mary's Church District	Remsen	Historic architecture and heritage
Kingsley Historical Area	Kingsley	Historic downtown and local heritage
Big Sioux River Corridor	Countywide	Fishing, wildlife viewing, and scenic beauty
Hinton Community Park	Hinton	Family recreation and local events
Plymouth County Fairgrounds	Le Mars	Agricultural fairs and annual celebrations
Loess Hills Scenic Areas	Western County	Unique geological formations and views

Distance from Plymouth County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

Le Mars to Akron (Plymouth County), Iowa - 25 mi (40 km)
Le Mars to Remsen (Plymouth County), Iowa - 13 mi (21 km)
Le Mars to Kingsley (Plymouth County), Iowa - 18 mi (29 km)
Le Mars to Hinton (Plymouth County), Iowa - 13 mi (21 km)
Le Mars to Marcus (Plymouth County), Iowa - 22 mi (35 km)
Le Mars to Orange City (Sioux County), Iowa - 22 mi (35 km)
Le Mars to Cherokee (Cherokee County), Iowa - 35 mi (56 km)
Le Mars to Sioux City (Woodbury County), Iowa - 27 mi (43 km)
Le Mars to North Sioux City, South Dakota - 31 mi (50 km)
Le Mars to Sioux Falls, South Dakota - 78 mi (126 km)
Le Mars to Spencer (Clay County), Iowa - 67 mi (108 km)
Le Mars to Storm Lake (Buena Vista County), Iowa - 63 mi (101 km)
Le Mars to Des Moines (Polk County), Iowa - 198 mi (319 km)
Le Mars to Omaha, Nebraska - 106 mi (171 km)
Le Mars to Minneapolis, Minnesota - 260 mi (418 km)

Nearest Airports

Nearest airport of Plymouth is Minneapolis (MSP) Airport.

References

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