Afton Iowa Map

About Afton, Iowa

Afton is a locality in Union County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 817. The population density is 380.5 people per km². Afton is located at 41.0275°N, 94.1980°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50830.

Afton unfolds across a landscape where the land itself seems to breathe, a gentle swell of Iowa’s rich soil under a sky that stretches out like an unrolled bolt of blue cloth. It lies 43.5 miles south-south-west of Waukee, IA (from Waukee, IA: bearing 202°T), and is situated 8.8 miles east-south-east of Creston. The terrain here is a subtle choreography of rolling hills, not dramatic peaks but soft ascents and descents that guide the eye toward the horizon, where farmsteads dot the green expanse like scattered pearls. In the quiet hours, the air carries the clean scent of turned earth and ripening corn, a perfume that clings to the very fabric of this place. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, spills across the fields with a golden, almost liquid quality, illuminating the industrious spirit of this agricultural heartland. The history of Afton is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of Union County, a testament to generations who have coaxed sustenance from this fertile ground. The town's economy has long been anchored by the rhythm of the seasons, with corn and soybeans forming the backbone of its prosperity, their amber waves a familiar sight stretching towards the distant tree lines. Life in Afton moves with a deliberate, unhurried grace, a stark contrast to the clamor of larger cities, where neighborly waves are a common currency and the local diner serves as an unofficial town square. The deep roots of its founding are visible in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture and the quiet pride of its residents, who carry the legacy of pioneers who first settled this land.

About This Afton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Afton, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.027491, -94.198008. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Afton and Union County.

Detailed location data for Afton includes the ZIP code (50830), telephone area code (319), county seat of Union County (Creston), and school district assignment (East Union Community School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Afton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.