Big Lake Missouri Map

About Big Lake, Missouri

Big Lake is a locality in Holt County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 82. The population density is 15.6 people per km². Big Lake is located at 40.0819°N, 95.3500°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 64437.

Big Lake breathes the wide, open air of northwestern Missouri, a place where the land rolls gently toward the broad embrace of its namesake water. It lies 34.4 miles north-west of Saint Joseph, MO (from Saint Joseph, MO: bearing 309°T), and is situated 7.1 miles west-south-west of Mound City. The sky here is a vast canvas, often painted with the sweeping strokes of cumulus clouds, and the light, especially as the day begins to soften, can lend a golden hue to the cultivated fields and the quiet, scattered farmsteads. Waterways, like the meandering creeks and ditches that feed the lake, carve subtle lines into the terrain, hinting at the lifeblood that sustains this agriculturally rich country. The air itself carries the scent of turned earth and, in season, the sweet perfume of ripening corn, a constant reminder of the land's generous bounty. The history of Big Lake is intrinsically tied to the agricultural heart of Holt County, a legacy evident in the weathered barns and the steadfast presence of family farms that still dot the landscape. For generations, the land has yielded its harvest, primarily soybeans and corn, forming the backbone of the local economy, a quiet industriousness that shapes the rhythm of life. The lake itself, a significant natural feature, offers a place for recreation and reflection, a shimmering counterpoint to the ordered rows of crops. While no grand monuments mark its past, the enduring spirit of the people, their connection to the soil and the water, forms a distinctive character for Big Lake, a testament to resilience and a deep-rooted sense of place.

About This Big Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Big Lake, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.081943, -95.349979. 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 Big Lake and Holt County.

Detailed location data for Big Lake includes the ZIP code (64437), telephone area code (816), county seat of Holt County (Oregon), and school district assignment (Craig R-III 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 Big Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.