The U.S. Geological Survey records Swanwood as a populated place. Its GNIS reference point is listed under the county label Polk County, Iowa, on the Des Moines NE map. This identifies a geographic reference point, not the full community boundary, current administrative boundaries, or its legal incorporation status. Use the locality and county references below when checking an address or distinguishing similarly named places.
Nearby places are within 15 miles straight-line, not driving distances. They retain their own locality ownership and are not claimed to be inside this community.
Des Moines · 1.4 miles straight-line · 3841 East 14th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50313
Map extract: 2026-09-03Des Moines · 1.5 miles straight-line · 5055 Northwest 2nd Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309
Map extract: 2026-09-03Des Moines · 1.6 miles straight-line · 3701 East 14st, Des Moines, IA, 50313
Map extract: 2026-09-03Des Moines · 1.6 miles straight-line · 3600 East 14th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50316
Map extract: 2026-09-03Des Moines · 1.6 miles straight-line
Map extract: 2026-09-03Listings describe map records, not recommendations or a guarantee that a business is open. Confirm opening hours and service availability directly before visiting.
USGS GNIS lists the reference point for Swanwood under the county label Polk County. A reference point is not a municipal boundary or proof of current administrative boundaries; consult the linked locality and county sources for the geographic identity.
These are nearby directory records, not businesses claimed to be inside Swanwood: Pueblo Viejo (Des Moines, 1.4 miles straight-line); Smokey D's BBQ (Des Moines, 1.5 miles straight-line); Domino's (Des Moines, 1.6 miles straight-line). Distances are measured straight-line from the locality reference point, not by road. Each listing retains its true locality.
For an address in Polk County, confirm school assignment, utility service and permitting with the responsible provider or local authority. Nearby listings do not establish a school district, utility service territory or municipal boundary.
