Iowa · FIPS 19019 · County seat: Independence
Buchanan County, IA GIS & Parcel Viewer
Parcel lookups for Buchanan County start at the Buchanan County Beacon site. This page gives you that official link, notes on how the viewer works, and links to the counties next door.
Open the Buchanan County parcel map ↗
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Quick facts
| Official map | Buchanan County Beacon site |
|---|---|
| Type | County-run map |
| Website | beacon.schneidercorp.com |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | Independence |
| Population | 20,691 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 571 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 19019 |
About the official source
Buchanan County runs this viewer (directly or through a contracted vendor), which makes it the closest thing to the source for local parcel lines. When we tested the link in October 2026 it opened with no login and no fee.
Finding a property on this map
- Press the button above to open Beacon, the Schneider Geospatial parcel platform this county uses. Accept the usage terms if asked.
- Search by address, owner or parcel number, or zoom in and click a lot.
- From a parcel's pop-up, open the full record to see values, sales or building data where the county shares them.
- Switch layers on or off to compare parcels with aerials, zoning or other overlays.
Many parcel sites expect owner names last name first. If a full name finds nothing, try just the surname.
The county in brief
Census Bureau figures put Buchanan County at about 20,691 people (2023 estimate) on roughly 571 square miles of land, which is about 36 residents per square mile. Among Iowa's 99 counties, it is the 30th largest by population. Independence serves as the county seat.
Nearby parcel maps
Buchanan County shares a border with the counties below. Each link has its own official map:
Before you rely on the lines
Keep in mind that a GIS parcel layer is a tax map, not a survey. For exact boundaries, look at the recorded deed and plat or hire a licensed land surveyor.