Rolfe Iowa Map

About Rolfe, Iowa

Rolfe is a locality in Pocahontas County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 626. The population density is 226.5 people per km². Rolfe is located at 42.8128°N, 94.5269°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50581.

Rolfe rests amidst the broad, fertile expanse of Iowa's prairie, a landscape defined by the patient geometry of agricultural fields stretching to the horizon. It lies 70.9 miles north-west of Ames, IA (from Ames, IA: bearing 320°T), and is situated 9.0 miles north-east of Pocahontas. Here, the land unfolds in a subtle, sweeping grace, a vast canvas painted with the changing hues of the seasons. The air, particularly in the quiet moments before dawn or as the sun dips low, carries a clean, earthy scent, a testament to the rich soil that sustains life. The sky above Rolfe is a dominant feature, an immense, ever-shifting dome where clouds drift like slow ships across an endless ocean. Even the occasional gentle rise and fall of the terrain feels less like a dramatic interruption and more like a deep, resonant breath of the land itself. The story of Rolfe is one deeply intertwined with the cultivation of the earth and the enduring spirit of its people. Established in an era when the American prairie was being tamed and settled, Rolfe grew from the promise of fertile ground and the ambition of those who sought a life built on agriculture. The local economy, for generations, has revolved around the bounty of the surrounding farmland, with grain elevators standing as silent sentinels to the harvest. While the precise details of its founding are etched into local lore, the character of Rolfe reflects a community that understands the value of hard work and the quiet satisfaction of a well-tended crop. The rhythm of life here is paced by the sun and the seasons, a steady beat that has guided generations through prosperity and challenge.

About This Rolfe Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rolfe, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.81275, -94.52692. 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 Rolfe and Pocahontas County.

Detailed location data for Rolfe includes the ZIP code (50581), telephone area code (319), county seat of Pocahontas County (Pocahontas), and school district assignment (Pocahontas Area 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 Rolfe is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.