Belton Missouri Map

About Belton, Missouri

Belton is a locality in Cass County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of 25,008. The population density is 659.5 people per km². Belton is located at 38.8120°N, 94.5319°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 64012.

Belton unfolds across rolling Missouri terrain, where broad shoulders of land meet wide, watchful skies. It lies 5.1 miles south of Grandview, MO (from Grandview, MO: bearing 179°T), and is situated 4.3 miles west of Raymore. The landscape here breathes a quiet patience, a gentle swell and fall of earth softened by the persistent green of summer fields and the skeletal grace of winter trees. Streets wind with a natural inclination, following the land’s soft contours rather than imposing rigid order, and the air itself often carries the scent of damp soil and distant woodsmoke, a testament to the fertile ground that cradles Belton. As dusk settles, the light deepens to a bruised plum hue, casting long, theatrical shadows across manicured lawns and the weathered facades of older homes, imbuing the ordinary with a fleeting, almost sacred beauty. The story of Belton is entwined with the agricultural heart of Cass County, a place where the land has long dictated the rhythm of life. Once a vital stop along the overland trails, its roots run deep into the westward expansion, a history that whispers from the sturdy brick buildings downtown and the enduring spirit of its people. The local economy, while diversifying, still holds a deep respect for the bounty of the earth, with agriculture and agribusiness remaining foundational threads. Notably, the annual Belton Fall Festival draws crowds from miles around, a vibrant celebration of community and harvest that speaks to the enduring traditions that give Belton its distinctive character, a place where the past and present walk hand in hand beneath the vast, open Missouri heavens.

About This Belton Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Belton, 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 Belton and Cass County.

Detailed location data for Belton includes the ZIP code (64012), telephone area code (816), county seat of Cass County (Harrisonville), and school district assignment (Belton 124 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 Belton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.