Boone County Map, Iowa
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Boone County, Iowa
Boone County is situated right in the middle of Iowa. Trains define Boone County. The Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad chugs through the Des Moines River Valley with spectacular views.
Approximately 26,000 people live here. Each August, the Iowa Municipal Band Festival fills the air with music in downtown Boone. Des Moines is the major river that cuts through this county.
Ledges State Park’s deep sandstone canyons lure hikers and picnickers. Mamie Eisenhower, born in Boone, is celebrated with a birthplace museum. If you’re into trails, local festivals, or simply the peaceful countryside, Boone County captures the essence of central Iowa living.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Boone County |
| County Seat | Boone |
| Population | 26,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Boone, Ogden, Madrid, Luther, Berkley, Fraser, Pilot Mound, Moingona |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 30, U.S. Highway 169, Iowa Highway 17 |
| FIPS Code | 19-015 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 573 square miles (land: 571 sq mi, water: 2 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Dallas County (South), Greene County (West), Hamilton County (Northeast), Polk County (Southeast), Story County (East), Webster County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| State | Iowa |
| Coordinates | 42.05°N, 93.90°W |
| Etymology | Named after Captain Nathan Boone, a U.S. Army officer and son of frontiersman Daniel Boone |
| Major Landmarks | Ledges State Park, Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad, Seven Oaks Recreation, Mamie Doud Eisenhower Birthplace |
| Website | Boone County Website |
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