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Colfax.

Q: 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 Whitman County. Colfax’s 3.78 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Q: Is every Colfax property in Palouse Hills?

No. Palouse Hills 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.

Q: Can I use Steptoe as a reference for my land?

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 6.5 miles north 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.

Q: Can I request an offer without being near Colfax?

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G aka "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.

Its Census reference point is in Palouse Hills, within Columbia Plateau. Steptoe lies about 6.5 miles north of Colfax by reference-point distance.

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A VIEW OF THE AREA
Southeast view of Colfax Washington
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ColfaxWA1.jpg
Ilyaunfois at en.wikipedia · Author's own work, transferred from en.wikipedia
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THE SETTINGPalouse Hills

COUNTY GEOGRAPHYWhitman County

YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Colfax on the map

THE COLFAX LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Palouse Hills setting.

Colfax city has 3.78 square miles of land in Whitman County. Its Census reference point is in Palouse Hills, within Columbia Plateau.

Basalt underlies this dry plateau of grassland and sagebrush. Windblown soils cover some uplands, while ancient flood paths exposed rock across the region's scabland terrain.

Regional context: Columbia Plateau ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Colfax and Whitman County

Colfax is associated with Whitman 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.

Whitman County

Colfax by land and water

The Census records <0.01 square miles of water within Colfax, or 0.1% of its total area. It is 0.8 percentage points lower than the 0.9% recorded for Whitman County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Colfax city has 1.7 times the land area of nearby Steptoe CDP (2.22 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

WA · cityLOCAL LAND ATLAS

Colfax

46.9147° N, 117.3232° W

5.2 mi east–west extent4.5 mi north–south extent3.78 sq mi of land

2025 Census boundaries · independently fitted local outline. Orientation map, not a parcel survey.

THE GEOGRAPHY AT A GLANCE

Colfax

Washington · 3.78 sq mi total

Land: 99.9%
Water: 0.1%

Community-wide measurements, not a parcel survey or a flood-risk rating.

LOCAL LAND-AREA COMPARISON

A sense of scale

Colfax3.78 sq mi

Steptoe2.22 sq mi

Albion0.39 sq mi

Land inside each Census boundary. Areas may overlap; this comparison does not describe lot sizes, prices, or buildable acreage.

The records for your land.

For a Colfax review, send the parcel identifier, acreage, and a location we can match to the map.

Geography: Colfax city
Reference point: 46.9147° N, 117.3232° W
Boundary edition: 2025 U.S. Census

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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.

Locate the parcel within Colfax

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

Read the Palouse Hills setting

Palouse Hills belongs to Columbia Plateau. Does available mapping show a soil-covered upland or exposed basalt, and how does the recorded access reach the acreage?

Check the route, beyond Steptoe

Steptoe is 6.5 miles north 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 46.9147° N, 117.3232° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Colfax ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Colfax

Use this municipal 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 City Of Colfax ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Whitman

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 Whitman ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Colfax 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

Palouse Hills

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

View regional mapping ↗

Additional Washington landowner resources

Ecology water-right search

Official guidance and map links for researching Washington water rights.

Washington geology portal

DNR maps and data for geologic conditions, hazards, and subsurface records.

FEMA flood maps USDA Web Soil Survey Wetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Colfax.

Steptoe lies about 6.5 miles north 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

Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Washington; 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 Whitman County. Colfax’s 3.78 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Colfax property in Palouse Hills?+

No. Palouse Hills 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 Steptoe as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 6.5 miles north 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 aka "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 next chapter.

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Sell my land inColfax.

Land in thePalouse Hills setting.