Taylor County Map, Iowa

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

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Map of Taylor County, Iowa

Taylor County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. It's county seat is Bedford. As per 2020 census, the population of Taylor County is 5868 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 534 sq mi (1,383 km2). Taylor County was established on -19302.

Taylor County Facts

Continent	North America
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County Seat	Bedford
Largest City/Town	Bedford
Established	January 15, 1851
Total Area	535 sq mi (1,386 sq km)
Land Area	532 sq mi (1,378 sq km)
Water Area	3 sq mi (8 sq km)
Population	5,896 (Census 2020)
Population Density	11.1 people per sq mi
Time Zone	Central Time Zone (CT)
Major Highways	U.S. Highway 34, Iowa Highway 2, Iowa Highway 148
Major Rivers	Nodaway River, Platte River, One Hundred and Two River tributaries
Neighboring Counties	Adams County, Union County, Ringgold County, Page County, Nodaway County (MO), Worth County (MO)
Famous For	Bedford, agriculture, scenic rolling hills, Amish communities, rural Iowa heritage
Top Attractions	Lake of Three Fires State Park, Taylor County Historical Museum, Bedford Courthouse Square, Amish countryside tours
Official Website	Official Website

About Taylor County, Iowa

Taylor County is located in southwestern Iowa along the Missouri border and was established in 1851. The county seat and largest city is Bedford. Named after General Zachary Taylor, the twelfth President of the United States, the county is known for its productive farmland, Amish communities, scenic landscapes, and outdoor recreation. Agriculture remains the primary economic activity, with corn, soybeans, cattle, and hog production playing important roles.

Cities and Towns in Taylor County, Iowa

City/Town	Population (Census 2020)	Latitude & Longitude
Bedford (county seat)	1,435	40.6675°N, 94.7219°W
Clearfield	363	40.7394°N, 94.4781°W
Lenox	1,339	40.8819°N, 94.5608°W
Blockton	130	40.7397°N, 94.4864°W
Conway	35	40.8425°N, 94.6308°W
Gravity	173	40.8192°N, 94.7439°W
New Market	370	40.8472°N, 94.8844°W
Sharpsburg	89	40.7992°N, 94.6458°W

Best Golf Courses in Taylor County, Iowa

Golf Course	Location	Latitude & Longitude
Bedford Country Club	Bedford	40.6769°N, 94.7336°W
Lenox Municipal Golf Course	Lenox	40.8881°N, 94.5717°W
Lake of Three Fires Golf Area	Bedford Area	40.7064°N, 94.7158°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Taylor County

Major highways provide transportation access across southwestern Iowa and into neighboring Missouri.

U.S. Highway 34 - major east-west corridor serving Bedford and surrounding communities
Iowa Highway 2 - important route across southern Iowa connecting regional counties
Iowa Highway 148 - north-south highway linking Taylor County with neighboring communities

Neighboring Counties of Taylor County

Adams County (north)
Union County (northeast)
Ringgold County (east)
Page County (west)
Nodaway County, Missouri (southwest)
Worth County, Missouri (south)

What are Top Attractions in Taylor County, Iowa

The county offers outdoor recreation, local history, and scenic rural landscapes.

Main Sight Name	City	Famous For
Lake of Three Fires State Park	Near Bedford	Camping, fishing, boating, hiking, and wildlife viewing
Taylor County Historical Museum	Bedford	County history and pioneer exhibits
Bedford Courthouse Square	Bedford	Historic downtown and county government center
Amish Countryside	Countywide	Traditional Amish farms, crafts, and culture
Lenox Historical Museum	Lenox	Local history and heritage displays
Clearfield Community Park	Clearfield	Outdoor recreation and local events
Gravity Historic District	Gravity	Historic small-town Iowa architecture
New Market Community Center	New Market	Community gatherings and events
Sharpsburg Heritage Area	Sharpsburg	Local history and rural heritage
Nodaway River Corridor	Countywide	Wildlife viewing and scenic landscapes
Taylor County Fairgrounds	Bedford	Agricultural fairs and annual events
Southern Iowa Scenic Drives	Countywide	Rolling hills and countryside photography opportunities

Distance from Taylor County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving) from Bedford.

Bedford to Lenox (Taylor County), Iowa - 15 mi (24 km)
Bedford to Clearfield (Taylor County), Iowa - 18 mi (29 km)
Bedford to Gravity (Taylor County), Iowa - 11 mi (18 km)
Bedford to New Market (Taylor County), Iowa - 15 mi (24 km)
Bedford to Corning (Adams County), Iowa - 28 mi (45 km)
Bedford to Creston (Union County), Iowa - 36 mi (58 km)
Bedford to Mount Ayr (Ringgold County), Iowa - 33 mi (53 km)
Bedford to Clarinda (Page County), Iowa - 26 mi (42 km)
Bedford to Maryville, Missouri - 33 mi (53 km)
Bedford to Bethany, Missouri - 46 mi (74 km)
Bedford to Council Bluffs (Pottawattamie County), Iowa - 96 mi (154 km)
Bedford to Des Moines (Polk County), Iowa - 103 mi (166 km)
Bedford to Omaha, Nebraska - 111 mi (179 km)
Bedford to Kansas City, Missouri - 107 mi (172 km)
Bedford to Cedar Rapids (Linn County), Iowa - 190 mi (306 km)

Nearest Airports

Nearest airport of Taylor is Kansas City International Airport (MCI / KMCI).

References

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