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Clarksville.

Its Census reference point is in Eastern Iowa and Minnesota Drift Plains, within Western Corn Belt Plains. Shell Rock lies about 6.4 miles southeast of Clarksville by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Downtown Clarksville, Iowa
A VIEW OF THE AREA

Downtown Clarksville, Iowa

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THE SETTINGEastern Iowa and Minnesota Drift Plains
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYButler County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Clarksville on the map

THE CLARKSVILLE LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Eastern Iowa and Minnesota Drift Plains setting.

Clarksville city has 1.31 square miles of land in Butler County. Its Census reference point is in Eastern Iowa and Minnesota Drift Plains, 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

Clarksville and Butler County

Clarksville is associated with Butler 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.

Butler County

Clarksville by land and water

The Census records 0.04 square miles of water within Clarksville, or 2.8% of its total area. It is 2.5 percentage points higher than the 0.3% recorded for Butler County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Clarksville city has 81.7% of the land area of nearby Shell Rock city (1.6 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Clarksville 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 Clarksville

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

02

Read the Eastern Iowa and Minnesota Drift Plains setting

Eastern Iowa and Minnesota Drift Plains 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 Shell Rock

Shell Rock is 6.4 miles southeast of the Clarksville 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.

Clarksville 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 CLARKSVILLE

USGS National Map

Begin at 42.7792° N, 92.6684° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Clarksville ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Clarksville

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 Clarksville ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Butler

Use this county 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 County Of Butler ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Clarksville 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

Eastern Iowa and Minnesota Drift Plains

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 Clarksville.

Shell Rock lies about 6.4 miles southeast of Clarksville by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Clarksville in context

NSEWShell Rock · 6.4 miles1Allison · 6.7 miles2Plainfield · 8.1 miles3Greene · 10.6 miles4Waverly · 10.8 miles5Bristow · 12.2 miles6OUTER RING: 12.2 MILES
  1. 1
    Shell Rock6.4 mi · city
  2. 2
    Allison6.7 mi · city
  3. 3
    Plainfield8.1 mi · city
  4. 4
    Greene10.6 mi · city
  5. 5
    Waverly10.8 mi · city
  6. 6
    Bristow12.2 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 Clarksville
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 Clarksville?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Butler County. Clarksville’s 1.31 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Clarksville property in Eastern Iowa and Minnesota Drift Plains?+

No. Eastern Iowa and Minnesota Drift Plains is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Clarksville 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 Shell Rock as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 6.4 miles southeast of Clarksville’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 Clarksville?+

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 Clarksville.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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