Bristow Iowa Map

About Bristow, Iowa

Bristow is a locality in Butler County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 197. The population density is 71.1 people per km². Bristow is located at 42.7739°N, 92.9074°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50611.

Bristow rests in a landscape of gentle, cultivated swells, where the rich Iowa soil, a deep, dark loam, stretches to horizons often softened by the haze of late summer afternoons. It lies 29.0 miles north-west of Cedar Falls, IA (from Cedar Falls, IA: bearing 306°T), and is situated 10.0 miles south-south-west of Greene. The land here is a patient canvas, marked by the straight, purposeful lines of cornfields and soybean plots, their vibrant greens and golds shifting with the sun's slow arc. Scattered farmsteads, their silos like stoic sentinels, punctuate the rolling expanse, each a small constellation of human endeavor against the vast, breathing sky. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a clean, damp scent, a promise of growth and the quiet industry of the earth. The history of Bristow is deeply entwined with the agricultural pulse of Butler County, a legacy that continues to define its economic character. For generations, this land has been a source of sustenance, its productivity fueled by the dedication of farming families who have worked and shaped its contours. While the days of widespread grain elevators and bustling rail depots may have receded, the spirit of the land remains, evident in the enduring fields and the close-knit relationships that characterize life in Bristow. The town itself, a collection of modest buildings and quiet streets, offers a glimpse into a way of life that values continuity and the dependable rhythm of the seasons, a quiet testament to the enduring power of rural American communities.

About This Bristow Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Bristow, Iowa with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Bristow and Butler County.

Detailed location data for Bristow includes the ZIP code (50611), telephone area code (319), county seat of Butler County (Allison), and school district assignment (North Butler 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 Bristow is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.