Colesburg Iowa Map

About Colesburg, Iowa

Colesburg is a locality in Delaware County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 545. The population density is 354.1 people per km². Colesburg is located at 42.6394°N, 91.2021°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 52035.

Colesburg rests in the embrace of Delaware County's rolling terrain, a landscape painted with the broad strokes of fertile farmland stretching towards a horizon often softened by the haze of summer or etched with the crisp lines of winter. It lies 29.0 miles west-north-west of Dubuque, IA (from Dubuque, IA: bearing 290°T), and is situated 16.8 miles north-east of Manchester. Here, the land breathes with a quiet, persistent life, its contours shaped by the slow, patient work of water and wind. The air, especially in the hushed hours of early morning, carries the earthy scent of turned soil and the sweet perfume of alfalfa, a subtle invitation to linger and observe the gentle unfolding of the day. The sky above Colesburg feels vast, a boundless canvas where clouds drift like slow ships and the sun, whether a fierce midday blaze or a diffused, golden ember at dusk, casts long, dancing shadows across fields and the modest, well-kept homes. The story of Colesburg is one of agriculture and enduring community, a legacy deeply rooted in the rich, dark soil that has sustained generations. Its economy has long been tethered to the bounty of the land, with corn and soybeans forming the bedrock of its industrious spirit, their stalks rustling like whispered secrets in the prairie breeze. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile ground, laid the foundations for a place that values hard work and neighborly connection, a sentiment that still permeates the rhythm of life here. While grand monuments are absent, the true landmarks are the sturdy grain elevators reaching for the sky, silent sentinels of prosperity, and the quiet hum of tractors in the distance, a constant reminder of the vital connection between the people of Colesburg and the earth that nourishes them.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Colesburg, 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 Colesburg and Delaware County.

Detailed location data for Colesburg includes the ZIP code (52035), telephone area code (712), county seat of Delaware County (Manchester), and school district assignment (Edgewood-Colesburg 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 Colesburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.