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Bolivar Missouri Map

Explore Bolivar, Missouri, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Bolivar, Missouri

How to Use This Bolivar, Missouri Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Bolivar, Missouri. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Missouri or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Bolivar.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Bolivar
State	Missouri (MO)
County	Polk County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	37.606697
Longitude	-93.416709
Population	10,679
Density	501.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	65613
Area Code	417
County Seat	Bolivar
School District	Bolivar R-I School District

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About Bolivar, Missouri

Bolivar is a locality in Polk County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of 10,679. The population density is 501.5 people per km². Bolivar is located at 37.6067°N, 93.4167°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Bolivar is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 65613.

Bolivar occupies a quiet expanse of the Missouri landscape where the Town Branch meanders through the earth like a silver thread pulled through dark fabric. It lies 28.3 miles north-northwest of Springfield, MO (from Springfield, MO: bearing 347°T), and is situated 17.5 miles west of Buffalo. The terrain surrounding Bolivar is defined by vast, open plains that gradually yield to the rugged, timbered character of the nearby Ozark hills. To the north, the horizon remains unobstructed, while the distant, hazy silhouette of the Blue Mounds rises against the sky like a persistent memory. Residents often find that the light at dusk settles heavily over the fields, turning the tall grasses into shades of muted copper and gray. A short drive away, the expansive waters of Stockton Lake offer a cool, reflective contrast to the sun-drenched, terrestrial solitude of the interior.

Bolivar grew from the modest ambitions of early settlers who recognized the agricultural potential of the deep, fertile soil. The local economy maintains a steady, industrious pulse, anchored by a blend of manufacturing enterprises and the enduring rhythm of regional commerce. Small businesses line the streets, reflecting a persistent, plain-spoken work ethic that prioritizes stability over the frantic pace of larger urban centers. Beyond the storefronts, the surrounding land continues to support farming operations that have sustained families for generations. The influence of the Cow Ford Hollow basin shapes the drainage of the area, creating a natural basin that has long dictated the flow of local trade and transportation.

Bolivar serves as a center for intellectual and social life, anchored significantly by the presence of Southwest Baptist University, which infuses the area with a youthful, academic energy. The campus provides a stage for regular public gatherings, while Youth Park offers a central green space where the community congregates for seasonal festivals and quiet recreation. Among those who have walked these streets, the legendary baseball player Payne Stewart remains a figure of singular recognition, his legacy woven into the local pride. The cultural character of Bolivar is marked by a deliberate, patient temperament that values neighborliness above all else. Visitors often remark on the distinct lack of pretense, observing that the inhabitants move through their days with a grounded, unassuming grace that feels entirely authentic.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Playter Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 227° SW
Aquatic Center And Ballfields (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 298° NW
Dunnegan Memorial Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 001° N
Fullerton Ball Fields (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 120° SE
Sunset Park Access (State Recreation Area) — 6.9 mi, 120° SE
Stockton Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 7.5 mi, 231° SW
Pomme De Terre Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 7.6 mi, 000° N
Pleasant Hope Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 12.4 mi, 151° SE
Twenty-Five Mile Prairie Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 12.5 mi, 333° NW
Stockton State Park (State Park) — 16.9 mi, 267° W
Buffalo Historic Society (Museum) — 17.1 mi, 084° E
Pomme De Terre State Park (State Park) — 18.9 mi, 015° N
Wommack Mill (Museum) — 21.3 mi, 137° SE
Fantastic Caverns (Attraction) — 22.3 mi, 172° S
Air & Military Museum (Museum) — 26.9 mi, 160° S
Farm Service Agency Interest Of Mo (National Wildlife Refuge) — 27.0 mi, 308° NW · 3,906 acres
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial (Monument) — 27.2 mi, 179° S
Beaver Statue (Public Artwork) — 27.6 mi, 152° SE
Wilhoit Theatre (Theatre) — 27.8 mi, 165° S
Springfield Ballet (Gallery) — 28.3 mi, 165° S
STL Costume Shop (Arts Centre) — 28.3 mi, 165° S
Randy Bacon Photography (Gallery) — 28.3 mi, 167° S
Springfield Regional Arts Council (Arts Centre) — 28.3 mi, 165° S
History on the Square (Museum) — 28.3 mi, 166° S
The Moxie (Cinema) — 28.3 mi, 166° S
Formed Gallery (Gallery) — 28.5 mi, 166° S
NRA National Sporting Arms Museum (Museum) — 30.2 mi, 167° S
Vietnam Memorial Garden (Monument) — 30.6 mi, 171° S
Spencer's Gas Station (Attraction) — 33.1 mi, 208° SW
Hubble Spacecraft Statue (Attraction) — 33.5 mi, 123° SE

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