Liscomb Iowa Map

About Liscomb, Iowa

Liscomb is a locality in Marshall County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 298. The population density is 123.5 people per km². Liscomb is located at 42.1900°N, 93.0038°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50148.

Liscomb rests in a broad expanse of Iowa farmland, where the land rolls with the patient grace of ancient hills, now smoothed and softened by generations of cultivation. It lies 10.9 miles north-north-west of Marshalltown, IA (from Marshalltown, IA: bearing 333°T), and is situated 7.0 miles west-south-west of Conrad. The horizon here is a generous arc, often painted with the vibrant blues and golds of a prairie sky, especially in the lingering light of an afternoon that spills across the fields. The air, when the wind stirs, carries the scent of turned earth and ripening corn, a clean, wholesome fragrance that speaks of the land's enduring generosity. The very character of Liscomb is etched into this open landscape, a quiet resilience mirroring the steadfast growth of the crops that define its visual tapestry. The history of Liscomb is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of Marshall County, its economy built on the fertile soil that has sustained families for generations. This is a place where the rhythm of planting and harvest dictates the pulse of daily life, a tradition that has carried forward from its earliest days. Though not a hub of grand industry, the steady hum of machinery during planting season and the golden shimmer of harvested fields are the true markers of its prosperity. Small, sturdy houses, often fronted by well-tended gardens, line the quiet streets, each one a testament to a long-held connection to this particular corner of the American heartland, where the land itself is the most enduring landmark.

About This Liscomb Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Liscomb, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.189986, -93.003812. 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 Liscomb and Marshall County.

Detailed location data for Liscomb includes the ZIP code (50148), telephone area code (515), county seat of Marshall County (Marshalltown), and school district assignment (BCLUW 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 Liscomb is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.