Bourbon Missouri Map

About Bourbon, Missouri

Bourbon is a locality in Crawford County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,636. The population density is 489.2 people per km². Bourbon is located at 38.1548°N, 91.2440°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 65441.

Bourbon lies in a hollow where the Ozark foothills begin to soften their ruggedness, a place where the air often carries the scent of damp earth and pine. It lies 43.2 miles south-west of Wildwood, MO (from Wildwood, MO: bearing 227°T), and is situated 5.8 miles south-west of Sullivan. The land here is a study in contrasts: deep ravines give way to rolling pastures, and the quiet murmur of the Big River is a constant, unseen presence. Sunlight, when it breaks through the dense canopy of oak and hickory, falls in shifting patterns, painting the forest floor with ephemeral gold. The character of Bourbon is one of quiet persistence, a resilience born of generations who have worked this land, their lives intertwined with its subtle rhythms. The history of Bourbon is etched in the slow migration of streams and the enduring presence of the railroad, which once served as a vital artery for the region's timber and agricultural output. For many years, the local economy revolved around the bounty of the Ozark forests and the fertile soil, a legacy that still shapes the landscape with scattered farms and the occasional weathered barn. While the era of widespread logging has largely passed, a spirit of self-sufficiency and a deep connection to the natural world remain palpable in Bourbon. Local traditions, passed down through families, often echo the simpler times when community gatherings and shared labor were cornerstones of daily life, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of this Ozark outpost.

About This Bourbon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bourbon, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.15477, -91.244033. 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 Bourbon and Crawford County.

Detailed location data for Bourbon includes the ZIP code (65284), telephone area code (573), county seat of Crawford County (Steelville), and school district assignment (Crawford County R-I 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 Bourbon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.