Bismarck Missouri Map

About Bismarck, Missouri

Bismarck is a locality in St. Francois County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,508. The population density is 604.9 people per km². Bismarck is located at 37.7692°N, 90.6248°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 63624.

Bismarck rests in a broad, shallow valley where the rolling Ozark foothills begin to soften their ascent. It lies 51.5 miles south-south-west of Oakville, MO (from Oakville, MO: bearing 200°T), and is situated 8.3 miles south-west of Park Hills. The land here is a mosaic of cultivated fields, their neat rectangles giving way to the dappled shade of oak and hickory woodlands. Creeks, fed by the gentle rains, meander through pastures and along the edges of the timber, their water reflecting the wide Missouri sky. In the late afternoon, the sunlight slants low, painting the fields in hues of amber and gold, and the air carries the faint, earthy scent of turned soil and ripening corn. The houses of Bismarck are scattered, some clustered more tightly near the main thoroughfares, others standing solitary amidst their own small acreages, each with its own patch of sky to watch the clouds drift by. The history of Bismarck is intrinsically tied to the resources of this land, particularly iron ore that was once mined in significant quantities, fueling a past industry that shaped its early growth. The legacy of those days is subtle now, a quiet hum beneath the surface of everyday life, where the local economy leans more towards agriculture and small businesses. The St. Francois River, a vital artery for the region, flows not far from Bismarck, its presence a constant murmur in the landscape and a source of both sustenance and recreation. Life in Bismarck unfolds at a steady, unhurried pace, marked by the changing seasons and the enduring connection to the earth that has always defined this corner of the Ozarks.

About This Bismarck Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bismarck, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.769217, -90.624848. 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 Bismarck and St. Francois County.

Detailed location data for Bismarck includes the ZIP code (63624), telephone area code (816), county seat of St. Francois County (Farmington), and school district assignment (Bismarck R-V 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 Bismarck is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.