Grand Mound
A community guide to Grand Mound in Iowa, the United States.
- Population
- 617 residents
- Region
- Iowa
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 41.8242, -90.6479
Geography and location
Grand Mound sits at approximate coordinates 41.8242 latitude and -90.6479 longitude within Iowa. The terrain and natural features around Grand Mound reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Iowa road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Community and amenities
Grand Mound offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Iowa: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Grand Mound's residents. Visitors passing through Grand Mound encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Getting there
Reaching Grand Mound typically involves the regional road network of Iowa or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United States. Local routes link Grand Mound to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of Iowa. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Grand Mound.