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Colfax.

Its Census reference point is in Platte River Outwash, within North Central Hardwood Forests. Nessen City lies about 2.4 miles south of Colfax by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Colfax, Michigan
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Colfax, Michigan · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Colfax, Michigan from above

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THE SETTINGPlatte River Outwash
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYBenzie County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Colfax on the map

THE COLFAX LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Platte River Outwash setting.

Colfax township has 35.6 square miles of land in Benzie County. Its Census reference point is in Platte River Outwash, within North Central Hardwood Forests.

This transition between northern forests and southern farming country includes lakes, wetlands and hardwood woodland. Glacial landforms support a mosaic of open land and wooded areas.

Regional context: North Central Hardwood Forests ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Colfax and Benzie County

Colfax is associated with Benzie 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.

Benzie County

Colfax by land and water

The Census records 0.26 square miles of water within Colfax, or 0.7% of its total area. It is 62.1 percentage points lower than the 62.8% recorded for Benzie County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Colfax township has 29.4 times the land area of nearby Nessen City CDP (1.21 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Colfax 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 Colfax

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

02

Read the Platte River Outwash setting

Platte River Outwash belongs to North Central Hardwood Forests. How do the parcel's woods, open areas and lake or wetland edges relate to its surveyed boundaries and access?

03

Check the route, beyond Nessen City

Nessen City is 2.4 miles south of the Colfax 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.

Colfax 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 COLFAX

USGS National Map

Begin at 44.5536° N, 85.8577° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Colfax ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Benzie

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Benzie ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Colfax data

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

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Platte River Outwash

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

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Michigan landowner resources

Michigan Wetlands Map Viewer

EGLE tool for screening potential wetland locations and conditions.

Michigan environmental maps and well data

Official EGLE map collection, including access to the Water Well Viewer.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Colfax.

Nessen City lies about 2.4 miles south of Colfax by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Colfax in context

NSEWNessen City · 2.4 miles1Grant · 4.6 miles2Thompsonville · 4.6 miles3Bendon · 5.8 miles4Cleon · 5.9 miles5Copemish · 6 miles6OUTER RING: 6 MILES
  1. 1
    Nessen City2.4 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Grant4.6 mi · legal township
  3. 3
    Thompsonville4.6 mi · village
  4. 4
    Bendon5.8 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Cleon5.9 mi · legal township
  6. 6
    Copemish6 mi · village
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Michigan; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Colfax
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 Colfax?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Benzie County. Colfax’s 35.6 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Colfax property in Platte River Outwash?+

No. Platte River Outwash is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Colfax 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 Nessen City as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 2.4 miles south of Colfax’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 Colfax?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G, The Landman 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 land in Colfax.
Your next chapter.

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