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Cape Girardeau Missouri Map

Explore Cape Girardeau, 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 Cape Girardeau, Missouri

How to Use This Cape Girardeau, Missouri Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Cape Girardeau, 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 Cape Girardeau.

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	Cape Girardeau
State	Missouri (MO)
County	Cape Girardeau County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	37.310088
Longitude	-89.558028
Population	39,540
Density	525.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	63701, 63702, 63703
Area Code	816
County Seat	Jackson
School District	Cape Girardeau 63 School District

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About Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Cape Girardeau is a locality in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of 39,540. The population density is 525.0 people per km². Cape Girardeau is located at 37.3101°N, 89.5580°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Cape Girardeau is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 63701, 63702, 63703.

Cape Girardeau rises from the western banks of the Mississippi River, where the water moves with a heavy, deliberate intensity against the limestone bluffs. It lies 9.7 miles east-southeast of Jackson, MO (from Jackson, MO: bearing 123°T), and is situated 6.2 miles north of Scott City. The landscape unfolds in a series of ridges that push toward the distant Santa Fe Hills, creating a terrain that feels both ancient and settled. Only a few miles away, the quiet waters of Edmondson Slough mirror the shifting clouds, while the nearby Black Land Bottom offers a deep, fertile contrast to the higher ground. A sense of permanence defines the atmosphere as the evening light catches the sediment in the river, turning the surface into a sheet of hammered copper. Throughout the day, the air remains thick with the scent of damp earth and the distant, rhythmic hum of the inland plains.

Cape Girardeau traces its origins to the arrival of early traders who recognized the strategic value of the high ground overlooking the water. Over time, the economy transitioned from a river-dependent trade post into a center for regional commerce, healthcare, and manufacturing. The presence of the Mississippi River continues to dictate the flow of industry, providing a reliable artery for the transport of goods that sustain the local workforce. Agriculture remains a vital thread, with the surrounding fields feeding into a market that values the steady production of grain and livestock. Professionals and laborers alike contribute to a stable, industrious environment that honors its roots in the mercantile past.

Cape Girardeau serves as a cultural anchor for the region, defined by the presence of the Courthouse, a landmark that stands as a silent witness to the passage of generations. The intellectual life of the area is shaped by the influence of Southeast Missouri State University, which brings a persistent energy to the local streets and businesses. Every year, the community gathers for events that celebrate the shared history and the distinct regional identity of this part of the country. Rush Limbaugh was born here, and his legacy remains a part of the local consciousness that residents often discuss with measured reflection. Life here maintains a deliberate pace, where the connection to the land and the river remains the primary pulse of daily experience.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Arena (Local Recreation) — locality lies within
Cape Woods Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 323° NW
Capaha (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 082° E
Osage (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 333° NW
Shawnee Park (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 153° SE
World’s Largest Fountain Drink Cup (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 209° SW
Fort D (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 128° SE
Mdc Nature Center/ North County (Local Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 324° NW
Red Star Access (State Recreation Area) — 2.4 mi, 081° E
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center (Attraction) — 2.9 mi, 323° NW
Springdale Farm (Local Conservation Area) — 2.9 mi, 056° NE
(former Site) Terrace Inn (Historic Ruins) — 3.4 mi, 183° S
Devil's Island tate Fish and Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.5 mi, 071° E
Middle Mississippi Purchase Unit (National Forest) — 5.5 mi, 114° SE · 3,877 acres
Shawnee National Forest (National Forest) — 7.3 mi, 121° SE · 274k acres
Trail Of Tears State Park (State Park) — 9.4 mi, 026° NE
Scenic Overlook (Viewpoint) — 11.6 mi, 023° NE
Wolf Lake Memorial Garden (Monument) — 14.9 mi, 026° NE
Ozark Hills Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 16.7 mi, 043° NE
La Rue Swamp Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 16.7 mi, 022° N
Alto Clay Works (Attraction) — 22.5 mi, 035° NE
Cobden Museum (Museum) — 22.8 mi, 047° NE
Pomona Natural Bridge (Attraction) — 26.2 mi, 027° NE
Malco (Cinema) — 29.7 mi, 182° S
Cairo River Wall Murals (Public Artwork) — 30.1 mi, 134° SE
Caboose (Attraction) — 30.3 mi, 134° SE
GEM Theatre (Cinema) — 30.4 mi, 135° SE
John Bridges Tavern Location (Historic Ruins) — 31.0 mi, 074° E
McLeod Theatre (Theatre) — 33.4 mi, 033° NE
Amplitheatre (Theatre) — 33.4 mi, 034° NE

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