Jolley Iowa Map

About Jolley, Iowa

Jolley is a locality in Calhoun County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 19. The population density is 55.7 people per km². Jolley is located at 42.4789°N, 94.7189°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50551.

Jolley rests in the embrace of Calhoun County, a landscape sculpted by the patient work of wind and water, where the land rolls in broad, fertile swells under an expansive sky. It lies 64.0 miles west-north-west of Ames, IA (from Ames, IA: bearing 299°T), and is situated 7.2 miles north-west of Rockwell City. The fields, a patchwork quilt of emerald and gold depending on the season, stretch to horizons that seem to hum with the quiet industry of the earth, punctuated by the stately silhouettes of farmhouses and the occasional, stoic water tower. The air here carries the clean scent of turned soil and growing things, a perfume that deepens as the sun begins its slow descent, casting long, lavender shadows across the prairie. Even the wind seems to possess a gentle, unhurried quality, whispering secrets through the corn stalks and rustling the leaves of the few scattered trees. The history of Jolley is deeply rooted in the agricultural pulse of Iowa, its origins tied to the pioneering spirit that sought sustenance from this rich, dark soil. For generations, the economy has revolved around the bounty of the land, with corn and soybeans forming the bedrock of its prosperity, their cultivation a silent, enduring testament to the farmer's skill and perseverance. While grand landmarks are few, the sturdy, unassuming grain elevators that punctuate the skyline stand as monuments to this enduring heritage, their metal flanks glinting under the sun like beacons of a well-earned harvest. The rhythm of life in Jolley is measured by the turning of the seasons and the steady progress of the harvest, a cadence that fosters a sense of quiet community and shared purpose.

About This Jolley Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jolley, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.478868, -94.71887. 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 Jolley and Calhoun County.

Detailed location data for Jolley includes the ZIP code (50551), telephone area code (319), county seat of Calhoun County (Rockwell City), and school district assignment (South Central Calhoun 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 Jolley is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.