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Mills County Map, Iowa

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Mills County, Iowa

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Mills County hugs Iowa’s western border, with the Missouri River separating it from Nebraska. It’s a place where the Loess Hills and the Missouri River create a unique type of landscape. 

Glenwood is the county seat, is a small town with a population of around 5,000 people. Mills County is also home to Pony Creek Park, a popular spot for camping, hiking, and birdwatching.

For a piece of history, the Glenwood Archaeological State Preserve shows the lives of Native American cultures that lived here over 1,000 years ago.

CategoryDetails
County NameMills County
County SeatGlenwood
Population17,500
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesGlenwood, Malvern, Hastings, and several unincorporated communities
Interstates and HighwaysU.S. Highway 34, U.S. Highway 275, Iowa Highway 1
FIPS Code19-129
Total Area (Land and Water)743 square miles (land: 737 sq mi, water: 6 sq mi)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Pottawattamie County (North), Montgomery County (East), Fremont County (South), Cass County, Nebraska (Southwest), Sarpy County, Nebraska (West)
Time ZoneCentral Time Zone (CST)
StateIowa
Coordinates41.04°N, 95.71°W
EtymologyNamed after Frederick Mills
Major LandmarksGlenwood Archaeological Site, Waubonsie State Park, and the Mills County Museum
WebsiteMills County Website

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