Map of Hancock County, Iowa

Hancock County is a county in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 10,795. The county seat is Garner. The county was founded on January 15, 1851, and named in honor of John Hancock, a leader of the Continental Congress during the American Revolution.

Hancock County overview:
Name:Hancock County
FIPS code:19-081
State:Iowa
Founded:1851
Named for:John Hancock
Seat:Garner
Largest city:Garner
Total Area:573 sq mi (1,480 km²)
Land Area:571 sq mi (1,480 km²)
Total Population:10,795
Population Density:19/sq mi (7.3/km²)
Time zone:UTC−6 (Central)
Summer Time Zone (DST):UTC−5 (CDT)
Website:hancockcountyia.gov

Hancock County location map. Where is Hancock County?

Hancock County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Hancock County.
Location of Hancock County in the the United States.
Hancock County location on the Iowa map. Where is Hancock County.
Location of Hancock County in Iowa.

History

Hancock county was established as a result of an election on June 28, 1858. At the time two townships, Avery and Madison, were also established. Soon after a courthouse was built in Garner, Iowa that continues to be the county seat.

Hancock County Road Map

Hancock CountyStreet Map.
Street map of Hancock County, Iowa. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)
Hancock CountyMap
Hancock Countypolitical map.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has an area of 573 square miles (1,480 km), of which 571 square miles (1,480 km) is land and 2.0 square miles (5.2 km) (0.4%) is water.

Major highways

  • U.S. Highway 18
  • U.S. Highway 69
  • Iowa Highway 17

Adjacent counties

Hancock County Topographic Map

Topographic Map of Hancock County, Iowa
Hancock County Topo map.

Hancock County Satellite Map

Satellite Map of Hancock County, Iowa
Hancock County satellite map.

Hancock County Outline Map

Outline Map of Hancock County, Iowa
Hancock County outline map.

See also

Map of Iowa State and its subdivision: Map of other states:
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