Goldfield Iowa Map

About Goldfield, Iowa

Goldfield is a locality in Wright County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 613. The population density is 202.3 people per km². Goldfield is located at 42.7358°N, 93.9208°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50542.

Goldfield rests upon a broad, fertile plain where the earth, a deep, rich loam, rolls in gentle swells towards horizons that stretch into the vast Iowa sky. It lies 46.5 miles south-west of Mason City, IA (from Mason City, IA: bearing 232°T), and is situated 5.0 miles north of Eagle Grove. The landscape here is a testament to patient cultivation, a mosaic of emerald cornfields and golden soybean stretches, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of wind-battered farmhouses and the occasional cluster of mature oak trees that stand as silent witnesses to the seasons. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a clean, crisp scent of damp soil and growing things, a subtle perfume that hints at the deep, quiet work of the land. Even the gravel roads, their surfaces worn smooth by countless journeys, seem to absorb the soft, diffused light that filters through the expansive sky, giving the entire scene a luminous, almost ethereal quality. The history of Goldfield is intrinsically tied to the rich agricultural bounty of Wright County, a story of pioneers who saw not just land, but a promise of sustenance and prosperity. The town’s economy has long been rooted in the earth, its heartbeat a steady rhythm of planting and harvest, its prosperity measured in bushels and yields. While modern machinery has transformed the methods, the fundamental connection to the soil remains, a deep-seated understanding passed down through generations. One might notice the enduring presence of grain elevators, their towering forms like sentinels against the sky, serving as enduring symbols of Goldfield's agricultural heritage and the vital role it plays in feeding the nation. The quiet hum of life in Goldfield is one of understated resilience, a community that has weathered the storms of time by clinging to the enduring strength of its land and its people.

About This Goldfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Goldfield, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.735804, -93.92078. 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 Goldfield and Wright County.

Detailed location data for Goldfield includes the ZIP code (50542), telephone area code (319), county seat of Wright County (Clarion), and school district assignment (Clarion-Goldfield-Dows 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 Goldfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.