Map of Silver City, Iowa

Silver City is a city in Mills County, Iowa, United States. The population was 245 at the 2020 census. The Wabash Trace—a railroad converted to a bicycle trail—passes through here. At trailside, there is a small park with a gazebo, and across from it, a small cafe.

Silver City overview:
Name:	Silver City
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Iowa
County:	Mills County
Elevation:	1,047 ft (319 m)
Total Area:	0.21 sq mi (0.54 km²)
Land Area:	0.21 sq mi (0.54 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	245
Population Density:	1,172.25/sq mi (452.03/km²)
ZIP code:	51571
Area code:	712
FIPS code:	1973155
GNISfeature ID:	0461609

Online Interactive Map

Silver City online map. Source: Basemap layers from Google Map, Open Street Map (OSM), Arcgisonline, Wmflabs. Boundary Data from Database of Global Administrative Areas.

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Silver City location on the U.S. Map. Where is Silver City. — Silver City location on the U.S. Map.

Silver City location on the Iowa map. Where is Silver City. — Location of Silver City in Iowa.

History

Silver City had its start in the year 1879 by the building of the Wabash, St. Louis and Pacific Railway through that territory.

In its busiest time, Silver City was home to a lumber yard, grocery store, horse racing track, jewelry store, pharmacy and other businesses. An annual carnival would visit as well.

Silver City is currently home to the Loyal Lassies/Ingraham Straight Shooters 4-H club as well as the Silver City Library and historical society. Silver City Volunteer Fire & Rescue services the town and immediate area. Mills County Sheriffs Department provides emergency response and patrol services.

Silver City Road Map

Silver City Satellite Map

Geography

Silver City is located at 41°6′43″N 95°38′17″W / 41.11194°N 95.63806°W / 41.11194; -95.63806 (41.112051, -95.638057). Silver Creek, the town’s namesake and a tributary of the West Nishnabotna River, parallels the eastern city limits. The Wabash Trace Nature Trail, a former rail line, enters the town from the west and runs southeasterly through town, making a southerly turn before meeting Silver Creek.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.22 square miles (0.57 km), all land.