2013 Map of Colfax

About this map

The S Skunk River carves a path through this section of central Iowa, defining the local geography alongside several major tributaries. The city of Colfax anchors the western edge of the map, showing a dense street grid transitioning into the managed wetlands and recreational spaces of the Colfax Public Hunting Area. In this era, the surrounding landscape is a network of rural routes and small agricultural outposts such as Goddard, Severs, and Metz. The drainage pattern is complex, with Indian Creek, Prairie Cr, and Severs Cr feeding into the river system. These waterways historically influenced the placement of early settlements and roads, many of which follow the natural contours of the valley floor before climbing into the upland prairies of Jasper County.