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Monticello.

Its Census reference point is in Eastern Iowa and Minnesota Drift Plains, within Western Corn Belt Plains. Hopkinton lies about 8.4 miles northwest of Monticello by reference-point distance.

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

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1950; LATE GOTHIC REVIVAL; THE CHURCH IS CLOSED AND THE BUILDING IS NOW THE MONTICELLO CULTURAL AND HERITAGE CENTER — Iowa
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1950; LATE GOTHIC REVIVAL; THE CHURCH IS CLOSED AND THE BUILDING IS NOW THE MONTICELLO CULTURAL AND HERITAGE CENTER — Iowa

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THE SETTINGEastern Iowa and Minnesota Drift Plains
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYJones County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Monticello on the map

THE MONTICELLO LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Eastern Iowa and Minnesota Drift Plains setting.

Monticello city has 5.63 square miles of land in Jones 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

Monticello and Jones County

Monticello is associated with Jones 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.

Jones County

Monticello by land and water

The Census records 0.04 square miles of water within Monticello, or 0.8% of its total area. It is 0.5 percentage points higher than the 0.3% recorded for Jones County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Monticello city has 8.8 times the land area of nearby Hopkinton city (0.64 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Monticello 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 Monticello

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Monticello. Check the Jones 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 Hopkinton

Hopkinton is 8.4 miles northwest of the Monticello 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.

Monticello 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 MONTICELLO

USGS National Map

Begin at 42.2304° N, 91.1859° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Monticello ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Monticello

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 Monticello ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Jones

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 Jones ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Monticello 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 Monticello.

Hopkinton lies about 8.4 miles northwest of Monticello by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Monticello in context

NSEWHopkinton · 8.4 miles1Center Junction · 9.4 miles2Anamosa · 9.6 miles3Cascade · 10.5 miles4Worthington · 12 miles5Stone City · 12.1 miles6OUTER RING: 12.1 MILES
  1. 1
    Hopkinton8.4 mi · city
  2. 2
    Center Junction9.4 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Anamosa9.6 mi · city
  4. 4
    Cascade10.5 mi · city
  5. 5
    Worthington12 mi · city
  6. 6
    Stone City12.1 mi · census-designated place
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 Monticello
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 Monticello?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Jones County. Monticello’s 5.63 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Monticello 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 Monticello 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 Hopkinton as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 8.4 miles northwest of Monticello’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 Monticello?+

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 Monticello.
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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