Baxter Missouri Map
Baxter, New Madrid County
Baxter, Missouri — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Baxter, New Madrid County.
Interactive Map of Baxter, Missouri
| City | Baxter |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| County | New Madrid |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 36.510893 |
| Longitude | -89.931756 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Baxter, Missouri
Baxter is a locality in New Madrid County, Missouri, United States. Baxter is located at 36.5109°N, 89.9318°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 65622.0.
Baxter rests in a broad, fertile expanse where the land breathes with a patient, agricultural spirit. It lies 44.4 miles north-east of Paragould, AR (from Paragould, AR: bearing 45°T), and is situated 3.7 miles south-south-east of Malden. Rolling fields, a patchwork of cultivated greens and golds under a vast, ever-shifting sky, stretch towards horizons softened by the hazy breath of summer. Here, the air itself seems to carry the scent of turned earth and ripening crops, a subtle perfume that lingers long after the sun has dipped below the gently swelling land. The terrain, a low-lying tapestry of rich alluvial soil, speaks of ancient rivers that once shaped and nourished this place, leaving behind a legacy of profound fertility. Even the shadows that lengthen across the fields in the late afternoon possess a certain depth, a quiet contemplation that mirrors the unhurried pace of life in Baxter. This is a locality deeply entwined with the mighty Mississippi River, a powerful artery that has dictated the fortunes and rhythms of life here for generations. The echoes of steamboats and the bustling trade of a bygone era can almost be felt in the fertile ground that now sustains abundant harvests of corn and soybeans. The economy of Baxter, like much of this region, is rooted in the soil, a testament to the enduring partnership between hardworking people and the generous land. While grand monuments may be absent, the quiet dignity of the farmsteads and the steadfastness of the community, nurtured by the river's bounty and the land's embrace, form the true character of Baxter. The occasional rumble of a distant freight train, a modern echo of past transportation, threads through the otherwise tranquil soundscape, a reminder of the connections that bind this place to the wider world.
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About This Baxter Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Baxter, Missouri with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Baxter and New Madrid County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Baxter is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Baxter is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
