Map of Mitchell County, Iowa

Mitchell County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 10,565. The county seat is Osage. It is not clear whom the county is named after: the county website mentions John Mitchell, an early surveyor, and an Irish patriot John Mitchel.

Mitchell County overview:
Name:Mitchell County
FIPS code:19-131
State:Iowa
Founded:1851
Named for:John Mitchel
Seat:Osage
Largest city:Osage
Total Area:470 sq mi (1,200 km²)
Land Area:469 sq mi (1,210 km²)
Total Population:10,565
Population Density:22/sq mi (8.7/km²)
Time zone:UTC−6 (Central)
Summer Time Zone (DST):UTC−5 (CDT)
Website:mitchellcounty.iowa.gov

Mitchell County location map. Where is Mitchell County?

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

History

Mitchell County was founded in 1851. It was named after John Mitchel, an Irish patriot. The county’s courthouse was completed in 1858, and it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The courthouse has since been razed.

Mitchell County Road Map

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

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 470 square miles (1,200 km), of which 469 square miles (1,210 km) is land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km) (0.09%) is water.

Major highways

  • U.S. Highway 218
  • Iowa Highway 9

Adjacent counties

Mitchell County Topographic Map

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

Mitchell County Satellite Map

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

Mitchell County Outline Map

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

See also

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