Butler Missouri Map

About Butler, Missouri

Butler is a locality in Bates County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,668. The population density is 436.2 people per km². Butler is located at 38.2586°N, 94.3305°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 64730.

Butler unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling plains, a territory where the sky feels vast and the horizon stretches with an almost infinite promise. It lies 39.8 miles south-south-east of Belton, MO (from Belton, MO: bearing 164°T), and is situated 9.7 miles south of Adrian. The land here is a mosaic of cultivated fields, their colors shifting with the seasons from the vibrant green of early summer to the golden hues of harvest, interspersed with stands of oak and hickory trees that offer dappled shade. The air often carries the clean, earthy scent of turned soil and ripening crops, a perfume unique to this agricultural heartland. Small streams, like silver threads, weave through the terrain, their banks often lined with willows whose branches sway in the soft breeze, reflecting the ever-changing light that paints the day. The history of Butler is deeply rooted in the fertile soil and the industrious spirit of its people, a story of pioneers who shaped this land into a productive agricultural center. For generations, the economy has thrived on the bounty of the earth, with corn and soybeans forming the backbone of its livelihood, a rhythm established by the planting and harvesting cycles. While no grand pronouncements mark its past, the quiet resilience of Butler’s residents speaks of a heritage built on hard work and a deep connection to the land. The town itself retains a character of enduring simplicity, where the pace of life allows for moments of thoughtful observation, such as the way the late afternoon sun casts long shadows across the quiet streets, imbuing everyday scenes with a subtle, enduring beauty.

About This Butler Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Butler, Missouri with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Butler and Bates County.

Detailed location data for Butler includes the ZIP code (64730), telephone area code (816), county seat of Bates County (Butler), and school district assignment (Butler 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 Butler is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.