Explore Branson, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Branson, 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 Branson.
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 | Branson |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| County | Taney County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 36.652718 |
| Longitude | -93.262582 |
| Population | 12,638 |
| Density | 229.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 65616, 65615 |
| Area Code | 417 |
| County Seat | Forsyth |
| School District | Branson R-IV School District |
Branson occupies a landscape defined by the persistent, winding course of Roark Creek, which carves its way through the rugged terrain of the Missouri interior. It lies 26.1 miles south of Ozark, MO (from Ozark, MO: bearing 182°T), and is situated 1.6 miles north of Hollister. The land here rises and falls in long, rhythmic swells, punctuated by the presence of Long Bald to the northwest and the deep, shaded depressions of Big Hollow. Lake Taneycomo stretches alongside the settlement, its waters reflecting the shifting colors of the sky as day transitions into the cool, quiet indigo of evening. Travelers often note how the air in the Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area carries the scent of damp earth and cedar, a grounding reminder of the limestone foundations beneath the soil.
Settlement in Branson began as a modest endeavor, growing from the simple necessity of trade near the crossing of the water. Early pioneers recognized the potential in the timber and the fertile pockets of land, establishing roots that favored the practical, plain-spoken resilience of the regional character. Over time, the locality transformed from a quiet outpost into a center of gravity for the surrounding hills, keeping a steady pace that honors the traditions of those who first cleared the brush. The history of Branson persists not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of the people who built their lives against the challenging, beautiful topography of the interior.
Economic life in Branson thrives on a foundation of hospitality and specialized industry, drawing strength from a workforce accustomed to the demands of a seasonal, visitor-driven cycle. Infrastructure here supports a dense network of transit and commerce, moving people through the corridors that connect the various entertainment venues and commercial centers. While there are no major universities within the immediate vicinity, the vocational training and regional development efforts foster a persistent, industrious output. The daily rhythm of Branson relies on this infrastructure to sustain the balance between the quiet, natural surroundings and the energetic flow of commerce that defines its modern identity.
Cultural life in Branson centers on a vibrant tradition of performance and public gathering, often celebrated at venues that draw crowds from across the nation. The spirit of the place is perhaps most visible during the major annual festivals, where the intersection of professional stagecraft and local heritage creates a distinct, shared experience. John Nygard Memorial Park serves as a common ground for residents and visitors alike, a space that invites pause amidst the active pace of the calendar. Although the region is defined by its inland geography rather than expansive water, the presence of Lake Taneycomo provides a serene counterpoint to the bright lights of the performance stages, ensuring that the character of Branson remains as deeply connected to the land as it is to the music and storytelling that define its reputation.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Branson, Missouri. Coordinates: 36.652718, -93.262582. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Branson includes the ZIP code (65616, 65615), telephone area code (417), county seat of Taney County (Forsyth), and school district assignment (Branson R-IV School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |