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Its Census reference point is in Loess Flats and Till Plains, within Central Irregular Plains. Derby lies about 7.1 miles south of Lucas by reference-point distance.

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City sign, Lucas, Lucas County, Iowa
A VIEW OF THE AREA

City sign, Lucas, Lucas County, Iowa

Photo & credit
THE SETTINGLoess Flats and Till Plains
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYLucas County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Lucas on the map

THE LUCAS LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Loess Flats and Till Plains setting.

Lucas city has 0.98 square miles of land in Lucas County. Its Census reference point is in Loess Flats and Till Plains, within Central Irregular Plains.

Irregular plains form a transition between northern agricultural country and more wooded uplands to the south and east. Grassland and forest historically mixed, with wider woodland belts beside streams.

Regional context: Central Irregular Plains ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Lucas and Lucas County

Lucas is associated with Lucas 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.

Lucas County

Lucas by land and water

The Census records <0.01 square miles of water within Lucas, or 0.9% of its total area. That share is close to Lucas County’s 0.9%. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Lucas city has 3.9 times the land area of nearby Derby city (0.26 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Lucas 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 Lucas

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

02

Read the Loess Flats and Till Plains setting

Loess Flats and Till Plains belongs to Central Irregular Plains. How are open ground, streamside woodland and rolling terrain distributed within the surveyed tract?

03

Check the route, beyond Derby

Derby is 7.1 miles south of the Lucas 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.

Lucas 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 LUCAS

USGS National Map

Begin at 41.0324° N, 93.4616° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Lucas ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Lucas 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 Flats and Till Plains

Explore the agency mapping behind the Central Irregular 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 Lucas.

Derby lies about 7.1 miles south of Lucas by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Lucas in context

NSEWDerby · 7.1 miles1Woodburn · 7.2 miles2Chariton · 8 miles3Williamson · 11.3 miles4Lacona · 11.6 miles5Humeston · 12 miles6OUTER RING: 12 MILES
  1. 1
    Derby7.1 mi · city
  2. 2
    Woodburn7.2 mi · city
  3. 3
    Chariton8 mi · city
  4. 4
    Williamson11.3 mi · city
  5. 5
    Lacona11.6 mi · city
  6. 6
    Humeston12 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 Lucas
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 Lucas?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Lucas County. Lucas’s 0.98 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Lucas property in Loess Flats and Till Plains?+

No. Loess Flats and Till Plains is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Lucas 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 Derby as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 7.1 miles south of Lucas’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 Lucas?+

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.

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Your land in Lucas.
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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