Patterson Iowa Map

About Patterson, Iowa

Patterson is a locality in Madison County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 346. The population density is 250.8 people per km². Patterson is located at 41.3483°N, 93.8805°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50218.

Patterson rests upon a broad, rolling prairie, where the land breathes in wide, sweeping gestures under an immense sky. It lies 18.1 miles south-south-west of West Des Moines, IA (from West Des Moines, IA: bearing 209°T), and is situated 7.0 miles east of Winterset. The fields, often a patchwork of gold and green depending on the season, stretch towards horizons that seem to hum with an unseen energy, a quiet vibrancy that settles into the very air. Gentle slopes define the terrain, allowing drainage to flow into unseen arteries beneath the soil, a subtle sculpting of the earth that feels ancient and enduring. Even the wind, when it sweeps across these open spaces, carries a certain weight, a whisper of the vastness that surrounds Patterson. The history of Patterson is tied to the deep, dark loam that has sustained generations of farmers and shaped the local economy around agriculture. For decades, the rhythm of life here has been dictated by the planting and harvesting, a cycle that has seen families put down roots and build a life from the rich earth. While grand monuments are absent, the true landmarks are the sturdy farmhouses, the grain elevators that punctuate the skyline like silent sentinels, and the quiet dignity of a community that has weathered economic shifts by holding fast to its agricultural heritage. The very character of Patterson is etched into the unhurried pace of its days, a testament to a persistent spirit nurtured by the land.

About This Patterson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Patterson, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.348324, -93.880502. 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 Patterson and Madison County.

Detailed location data for Patterson includes the ZIP code (52601), telephone area code (712, 515), county seat of Madison County (Winterset), and school district assignment (Winterset 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 Patterson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.