Iowa · FIPS 19155 · County seat: Council Bluffs
Pottawattamie County, IA GIS & Parcel Viewer
Pottawattamie County, Iowa parcel data lives on the Pottawattamie County ArcGIS parcel map. Open it below in a new tab, then use the short steps on this page to find a property fast.
Open the Pottawattamie County parcel map ↗
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Pottawattamie County at a glance
| Official map | Pottawattamie County ArcGIS parcel map |
|---|---|
| Type | County-run map |
| Website | gis.pottcounty-ia.gov |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | Council Bluffs |
| Population | 93,179 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 951 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 19155 |
Where the parcel data comes from
This map is published by or for Pottawattamie County itself, so it reflects the local parcel layer rather than a third-party copy. Our October 2026 check found the map open to the public, with no account or payment needed.
How to use the Pottawattamie County viewer
- Press the button above. The map opens in Esri's ArcGIS Map Viewer in a new tab.
- Type an address or place name into the search box at the top, or drag and zoom the map yourself.
- Click inside a parcel outline. A pop-up lists whatever attributes the publisher shares, such as a parcel ID or acreage.
- Open the Layers panel to hide or show parcels, and use the Basemap button to switch to aerial imagery.
If an address search comes up empty, try the parcel number from a tax bill or deed instead, or click the lot on the map.
About Pottawattamie County
Pottawattamie County had an estimated 93,179 residents in 2023, according to the Census Bureau. With about 951 square miles of land, that works out to roughly 98 people per square mile. That makes it number 10 out of 99 Iowa counties by population. Its county seat is Council Bluffs.
Counties next to Pottawattamie County
Pottawattamie County shares a border with the counties below. Each link has its own official map:
- Cass County
- Harrison County
- Mills County
- Montgomery County
- Shelby County
- Douglas County, NE
- Sarpy County, NE
- Washington County, NE
Before you rely on the lines
The lines you see online are approximate. They're good for finding a lot and its parcel number, but a legal boundary question needs the recorded plat or a surveyor.