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Colfax, Iowa Map Art
Building by building, with labeled streets and shaded relief.
12" x 18" Archival Matte Print
A Map of Home. A Work of Art.
Explore Colfax, Iowa from a whole new perspective. Created using aerial imagery and detailed geographic data, this map captures Colfax building by building, with labeled streets, familiar landmarks, and shaded topographical relief that highlights the natural contours of the landscape.
Combining modern data with the timeless character of a vintage atlas, this map is just as interesting up close as it is beautiful on the wall. Whether you grew up in Colfax, spent memorable years there, or call it home today, this unique map is a great way to celebrate a place that means something to you. Zoom in on the preview to look for your street, and then order a print to put your memories on the wall.
Three ways to hang it
Unframed archival matte, a black wood frame or a white wood frame.
Up close
Geography Worth Displaying
This map was created using accurate cartographic data and authoritative geographic sources, including the U.S. Geological Survey and the Census Bureau. The map brings together terrain, waterways, roads, and building detail. The majority of the streets are labeled, houses are accurately depicted, and the topography is derived from government sources. Combining local data with carefully composed color and shading leads to this beautifully detailed Colfax artwork for your wall.
Rather than simply showing street outlines, we’ve included as many of the street names as we could reasonably fit on the map while keeping their names legible. Zoom in on the high resolution preview to see exactly what’s on the map. We truly set out to create a statement piece for anyone who loves Colfax. So whether it’s for you, or a gift for someone you love, we hope this map of Colfax brings back fond memories.
Find your street
Names on the Colfax map
Every name below is printed on this map. Look for your street, your school, the park where you played, or the pond down the road.
Places and landmarks3
- Colfax City Hall
- Highland Cemetery
- Schlosser Park
Streets and roads62
- East State Street
- County Highway F48
- South Walnut Street
- South League Road
- North Walnut Street
- Chautauqua Avenue
- Goodrich Street
- League Road
- West Division Street
- South Kelly Street
- High Street
- North League Road
- East Front Street
- North Oak Park Avenue
- Weaver Street
- Orchard Avenue
- East Division Street
- West State Street
- South Goodrich Street
- West Pleasant Street
- South West Street
- South Wall Street
- South Oak Park Avenue
- South Montgomery Street
- West Broadway Street
- South Lincoln Street
- South Locust Street
- South Madison Street
- West Washington Street
- West Spring Street
Show all 62 streets
- East Washington Street
- East Broadway Street
- East Spring Street
- Cherry Street
- College Avenue
- Boise Street
- South Hastings Avenue
- North Iowa Street
- Blake Street
- North Lincoln Street
- South Iowa Street
- Olive Avenue
- West Front Street
- South Thomas Street
- Clark Street
- East Holland Street
- Laramie Street
- Federal Avenue
- Jefferson Street
- Vine Street
- North State Highway 117
- South Elm Street
- North Lake Road
- South Ryan Street
- North Maple Street
- North Elm Street
- Fry Street
- Ryan Extended
- North West Street
- Cedar Street
- North Locust Street
- Lake Street
Names are listed as they appear on the printed map. Zoom into the product photos to find them.
About Colfax, Iowa
Colfax is a Jasper County city founded in 1866 and named for Schuyler Colfax. Coal mining and mineral springs once brought workers and visitors, while hotels, baths, and bottling businesses served the spring trade. The 2020 census recorded 2,255 residents.
- Mineral Spring EraFourteen mineral springs attracted thousands of visitors over four decades, supporting nine hotels and four water bottling companies.
- Coal Mining CenterFrom 1881 to 1900, the Jasper County Coal and Railway Company operated several mines north of Colfax.
- Carnegie LibraryColfax received funding for a Carnegie library in 1912 and 1913, and the library remains in use.
- Citizens State BankEstablished in 1896, Citizens State Bank succeeded an earlier private institution called Citizens Bank.
- Colfax Mingo SchoolsThe Colfax and Mingo school districts consolidated on July 1, 1985.
Keep exploring Iowa
Colfax is one of 1,037 Iowa towns we've mapped. Every dot on the map is a print of its own.
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Near Colfax
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The art of mapping a place
How This Map Was Made
Real places. Remarkable detail. Discover the layers that turn geographic data into a map of home.
The view from above
Aerial imagery reveals the character of the land: woodland, open fields, and the patterns of a place.
The shape of the land
Elevation data brings hills, valleys, and subtle changes in the landscape into view.
The details of home
Roads, waterways, and building footprints come together to make the map feel unmistakably local.
Geography becomes art
Considered color, shading, and typography bring the layers together in a map made for your wall.
Process illustrated with Mendon, Massachusetts. Aerial imagery: USDA NAIP. Terrain: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Map details and finished artwork: KNOWOL.
The Details
About This Print
Choose an archival matte print, or a black or white Ayous wood frame. The archival matte print is unframed.
Select your size and finish above to see the matching product image and price.
Materials & Craftsmanship
A contemporary map with the character of a classic atlas, printed on archival matte paper. Optional frames are made from Ayous wood.
Your printed map does not include the watermark shown in the full-map preview.
Shipping & Delivery
Free shipping within the United States. Every print is made to order in the USA.
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Prints ship within 2 to 3 business days. Allow 7 to 10 days total from ordering for delivery. Timing may vary during holidays or periods of high order volume.
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Returns and damaged prints
Each print is made to order. Change-of-mind refunds are not available after production.
If your print arrives damaged, misprinted or incorrect, contact support@knowol.com within 30 days of receiving it. Include your order number, photos and a description of the issue.
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