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Derby.

Its Census reference point is in Loess Flats and Till Plains, within Central Irregular Plains. Humeston lies about 5.3 miles southwest of Derby by reference-point distance.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Derby, Iowa
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Derby, Iowa · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Derby, Iowa from above

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THE SETTINGLoess Flats and Till Plains
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYLucas County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Derby on the map

THE DERBY LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Loess Flats and Till Plains setting.

Derby city has 0.26 square miles of land in Lucas County. Its Census reference point is in Loess Flats and Till Plains, within Central Irregular Plains.

Irregular plains form a transition between northern agricultural country and more wooded uplands to the south and east. Grassland and forest historically mixed, with wider woodland belts beside streams.

Regional context: Central Irregular Plains ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Derby and Lucas County

Derby is associated with Lucas County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Lucas County

Derby by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Derby, or 0% of its total area. It is 0.9 percentage points lower than the 0.9% recorded for Lucas County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Derby city has 40.9% of the land area of nearby Humeston city (0.62 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Derby land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Derby

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Derby. Check the Lucas County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Loess Flats and Till Plains setting

Loess Flats and Till Plains belongs to Central Irregular Plains. How are open ground, streamside woodland and rolling terrain distributed within the surveyed tract?

03

Check the route, beyond Humeston

Humeston is 5.3 miles southwest of the Derby reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Derby resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON DERBY

USGS National Map

Begin at 40.9303° N, 93.4565° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Derby ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Derby data

View Census information selected by this city’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Loess Flats and Till Plains

Explore the agency mapping behind the Central Irregular Plains context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Iowa landowner resources

Iowa floodplain mapping

DNR floodplain-map resources, including statewide mapping initiatives.

Iowa well logs and reports

DNR guidance for finding well-construction, geology, and water information.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Derby.

Humeston lies about 5.3 miles southwest of Derby by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Derby in context

NSEWHumeston · 5.3 miles1Lucas · 7.1 miles2Le Roy · 8 miles3Woodburn · 9.2 miles4Millerton · 9.6 miles5Chariton · 9.7 miles6OUTER RING: 9.7 MILES
  1. 1
    Humeston5.3 mi · city
  2. 2
    Lucas7.1 mi · city
  3. 3
    Le Roy8 mi · city
  4. 4
    Woodburn9.2 mi · city
  5. 5
    Millerton9.6 mi · city
  6. 6
    Chariton9.7 mi · city
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Iowa; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Derby
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Derby?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Lucas County. Derby’s 0.26 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Derby property in Loess Flats and Till Plains?+

No. Loess Flats and Till Plains is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Derby boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Humeston as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 5.3 miles southwest of Derby’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Derby?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your next chapter.

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