Martelle Iowa Map

About Martelle, Iowa

Martelle is a locality in Jones County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 457. The population density is 231.3 people per km². Martelle is located at 42.0217°N, 91.3599°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 52305.

Martelle lies at the heart of a landscape that breathes with the quietude of rolling Iowa farmland. It lies 12.2 miles east of Marion, IA (from Marion, IA: bearing 94°T), and is situated 7.1 miles south-south-west of Anamosa. The land here is a study in subtle contours, where fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons softened by the haze of summer, or crisp with the clarity of autumn air. Beneath the vast, ever-changing sky, the terrain gently slopes and rises, guiding the eye across a verdant quilt stitched with the darker greens of woodlots and the silver threads of meandering creeks. The air itself, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a palpable stillness, broken only by the distant hum of a tractor or the call of a hawk circling overhead. Even the scattered farmsteads, with their weathered barns and silos, seem to settle into the earth as if they have always been a part of this broad, open country. The history of Martelle is etched not in grand monuments, but in the persistent spirit of those who have worked this soil. Its economy has long been anchored to the bounty of the land, a testament to generations of farmers who have coaxed sustenance from the rich black earth. This is a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, and the local character is one of quiet resilience and practical ingenuity. While no singular, towering landmark defines Martelle, its distinctive charm resides in the understated beauty of its agricultural heritage and the enduring connection between its people and the sprawling, fertile plains that surround it.

About This Martelle Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Martelle, 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 Martelle and Jones County.

Detailed location data for Martelle includes the ZIP code (52305), telephone area code (712), county seat of Jones County (Anamosa), and school district assignment (Anamosa 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 Martelle is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.