Explore Cameron, 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 Cameron, 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 Cameron.
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 | Cameron |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| County | Clinton County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 39.74028 |
| Longitude | -94.241057 |
| Population | 8,513 |
| Density | 478.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 64429 |
| Area Code | 816 |
| County Seat | Plattsburg |
| School District | Cameron R-I School District |
Cameron occupies a quiet expanse of the Missouri plains where the horizon stretches wide and unobstructed under a pale, expansive sky. It lies 26.5 miles north-northeast of Kearney, MO (from Kearney, MO: bearing 14°T), and is situated 14.1 miles north-northeast of Lathrop. The land around Cameron shifts in elevation with a subtle grace, marked by the modest rise of Needmore Hill twelve miles to the distance. Water moves through the landscape with purpose, as the steady flow of Brushy Creek winds through the terrain just two miles from the center of activity. Residents often find a moment of stillness near the quiet waters of Sloan Lake, which sits seven miles away as a reflective anchor for the surrounding agricultural fields. Mccorkie Park provides a local gathering point for those who seek the shade of trees or the simple pleasure of an open green space. The air here carries the scent of sun-warmed earth, a reminder that the geography is defined by the endurance of the prairie and the changing seasonal light.
Agriculture has long served as the bedrock for the local economy, shaping the industrious spirit that defines the daily labor of the people. Early development relied heavily on the fertile soil and the accessibility of trade routes, which allowed the infrastructure to grow in tandem with the demands of a developing region. Over the years, the focus has expanded to include a diverse array of professional and service industries that support the stability of the local workforce. Business owners and laborers alike contribute to a steady, pragmatic rhythm that keeps the economy moving forward without the need for unnecessary fanfare. The history of the area is written in the conversion of raw land into productive farms and functional commercial spaces that serve the needs of the surrounding counties. Each generation adds a layer to this ongoing project of refinement, ensuring that the livelihood of the population remains anchored in tangible, productive work.
Cultural life in Cameron is characterized by a plain-spoken sincerity that mirrors the honest nature of the Midwestern landscape. The community values the preservation of its heritage, often seen in the maintenance of historic buildings and the gathering of neighbors for seasonal events. While Cameron does not claim a vast array of global celebrities, the people here hold a deep respect for those who carry the local values into the wider world with integrity. Life moves with an observant pace, where the significance of a neighborly conversation often outweighs the frantic speed of larger urban centers. Visitors find that the character of the place is not found in grand monuments, but in the reliable consistency of its people and the way they honor their shared environment. It is a place where the simplicity of a well-lived life is regarded as the highest possible achievement.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cameron, Missouri. Coordinates: 39.74028, -94.241057. 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 Cameron includes the ZIP code (64429), telephone area code (816), county seat of Clinton County (Plattsburg), and school district assignment (Cameron R-I 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. |