Maxwell Iowa Map

About Maxwell, Iowa

Maxwell is a locality in Story County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 905. The population density is 279.0 people per km². Maxwell is located at 41.8919°N, 93.3997°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50161.

Maxwell settles into the broad, sweeping plains of central Iowa, a place where the horizon feels less like a boundary and more like a promise. It lies 15.0 miles south-east of Ames, IA (from Ames, IA: bearing 131°T), and is situated 9.4 miles south-south-east of Nevada. The land here is a gentle, rolling canvas of cultivated fields, a patchwork of greens and golds that shift with the seasons, interrupted by stands of oak and maple that offer a whisper of shade. The air, especially in the late afternoon when the sun begins its slow descent, carries the dry, clean scent of harvested corn and freshly turned earth, a perfume unique to this agricultural heartland. Even the sky seems larger here, an immense dome of shifting blues and grays, often painted with the dramatic brushstrokes of an approaching storm or the soft, diffused glow of a prairie sunset. The story of Maxwell is deeply entwined with the rich soil that surrounds it, a history built on the back of agriculture and the steady, determined spirit of those who have worked this land. For generations, farmers have coaxed sustenance from these fertile grounds, their livelihoods echoing the cycles of planting and harvest that define the local economy. While no grand landmarks may dominate the skyline, the true monuments of Maxwell are the sturdy farmhouses, the weathered barns, and the quiet dignity of a community that understands the enduring value of hard work and connection to the earth. The rhythm of life in Maxwell is measured by the changing light on the fields and the quiet hum of tractors, a testament to a way of life that remains grounded and true.

About This Maxwell Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Maxwell, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.891932, -93.399655. 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 Maxwell and Story County.

Detailed location data for Maxwell includes the ZIP code (50161), telephone area code (515), county seat of Story County (Nevada), and school district assignment (Collins-Maxwell 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 Maxwell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.