Lockridge Iowa Map

About Lockridge, Iowa

Lockridge is a locality in Jefferson County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 452. The population density is 237.0 people per km². Lockridge is located at 40.9947°N, 91.7482°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 52635.

Lockridge rests in a broad sweep of southeastern Iowa, where the land rolls with a patient, agricultural grace. It lies 34.6 miles east of Ottumwa, IA (from Ottumwa, IA: bearing 93°T), and is situated 11.2 miles east of Fairfield. The fields here are a patchwork quilt of greens and golds, stitched together by the quiet diligence of hedgerows and the occasional cluster of sturdy oak trees that stand like stoic sentinels against the open sky. A gentle breeze, carrying the scent of turned earth and distant blossoms, often whispers through the sparse residential streets, rustling the leaves of mature maples and elms that line the roads, casting shifting shadows that dance across weathered clapboard houses and the occasional gleaming metal roof. The air itself often takes on a soft, diffused quality, especially in the late afternoon, as the sun begins its descent, painting the western horizon with hues of rose and apricot that linger long after the light has faded from the fields. The history of Lockridge is intimately tied to the fertile soil that has sustained it for generations, a legacy of farming that continues to define its local economy. This is a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, and the planting and harvesting of corn and soybeans remain the bedrock of its prosperity. While the echoes of earlier industries, perhaps a small grain elevator or a modest general store that once served as a central hub, are subtle, the enduring spirit of Lockridge is one of quiet resilience and self-sufficiency. The town itself, though small, possesses a distinct character, a sense of rootedness that comes from being so deeply connected to the land and the enduring traditions of rural Iowa life.

About This Lockridge Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Lockridge, 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 Lockridge and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Lockridge includes the ZIP code (52635), telephone area code (712), county seat of Jefferson County (Fairfield), and school district assignment (Fairfield 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 Lockridge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.