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Aurelia.

Its Census reference point is in Loess Prairies, within Western Corn Belt Plains. Cherokee lies about 6.4 miles northwest of Aurelia by reference-point distance.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Aurelia, Iowa
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Aurelia, Iowa · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Aurelia, Iowa from above

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THE SETTINGLoess Prairies
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYCherokee County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Aurelia on the map

THE AURELIA LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Loess Prairies setting.

Aurelia city has 1.01 square miles of land in Cherokee County. Its Census reference point is in Loess Prairies, within Western Corn Belt Plains.

Glacial till plains and windblown loess hills make up the Western Corn Belt landscape. Near-level and rolling terrain are interspersed with steeper river valleys and hills.

Regional context: Western Corn Belt Plains ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Aurelia and Cherokee County

Aurelia is associated with Cherokee County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Cherokee County

Aurelia by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Aurelia, or 0% of its total area. That share is close to Cherokee County’s 0%. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Aurelia city has 14.8% of the land area of nearby Cherokee city (6.83 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Aurelia land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Aurelia

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Aurelia. Check the Cherokee County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Loess Prairies setting

Loess Prairies belongs to Western Corn Belt Plains. Is the parcel on a till plain, loess hill or valley edge, and what existing drainage and access documentation is available?

03

Check the route, beyond Cherokee

Cherokee is 6.4 miles northwest of the Aurelia reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Aurelia resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON AURELIA

USGS National Map

Begin at 42.7131° N, 95.4368° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Aurelia ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Aurelia

Use this municipal government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open City Of Aurelia ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Aurelia data

View Census information selected by this city’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Loess Prairies

Explore the agency mapping behind the Western Corn Belt Plains context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Iowa landowner resources

Iowa floodplain mapping

DNR floodplain-map resources, including statewide mapping initiatives.

Iowa well logs and reports

DNR guidance for finding well-construction, geology, and water information.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Aurelia.

Cherokee lies about 6.4 miles northwest of Aurelia by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Aurelia in context

NSEWCherokee · 6.4 miles1Alta · 7.3 miles2Meriden · 11.5 miles3Larrabee · 11.6 miles4Quimby · 12 miles5Truesdale · 12.9 miles6OUTER RING: 12.9 MILES
  1. 1
    Cherokee6.4 mi · city
  2. 2
    Alta7.3 mi · city
  3. 3
    Meriden11.5 mi · city
  4. 4
    Larrabee11.6 mi · city
  5. 5
    Quimby12 mi · city
  6. 6
    Truesdale12.9 mi · city
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Iowa; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Aurelia
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Aurelia?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Cherokee County. Aurelia’s 1.01 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Aurelia property in Loess Prairies?+

No. Loess Prairies is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Aurelia boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Cherokee as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 6.4 miles northwest of Aurelia’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Aurelia?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

GREAT LAND. GOOD PEOPLE.

Your land in Aurelia.
Your next chapter.

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