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Carl Junction Missouri Map

Explore Carl Junction, 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 Carl Junction, Missouri

How to Use This Carl Junction, Missouri Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Carl Junction, 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 Carl Junction.

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	Carl Junction
State	Missouri (MO)
County	Jasper County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	37.16416
Longitude	-94.542653
Population	8,143
Density	574.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	64834
Area Code	816
County Seat	Carthage
School District	Carl Junction R-I School District

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About Carl Junction, Missouri

Carl Junction is a locality in Jasper County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,143. The population density is 574.6 people per km². Carl Junction is located at 37.1642°N, 94.5427°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Carl Junction is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 64834.

Carl Junction stretches across the gentle, sun-drenched plains of southwestern Missouri where the horizon remains wide and unobstructed. It lies 6.0 miles west-northwest of Webb City, MO (from Webb City, MO: bearing 290°T), and is situated 7.0 miles north-northwest of Joplin. Center Creek winds its way through the landscape just a mile away, carving a modest path through the earth that sustains the local flora. To the north, the land transitions into the quiet, open expanse of the prairie, while the distant rise of Blue Mound stands as a silent sentinel on the far edge of the view. The light at dusk here possesses a particular clarity, casting long, golden shadows across the fields that seem to hold the day in a lingering, amber glow. Residents often find respite at Memorial Park, which serves as a green anchor for the local geography.

Carl Junction emerged from the expansion of rail lines and the industrious spirit of early settlers who recognized the potential in this fertile soil. While the region once felt the pulse of mining, the economy has matured into a diverse blend of retail, manufacturing, and service sectors that support the modern needs of the residents. The nearby presence of Reddish Hollow provides a subtle reminder of the geological history that shaped the drainage and development of the surrounding acreage. People here value a steady, practical work ethic, often balancing the demands of regional commerce with the quiet requirements of domestic life. The proximity to Oscie Ora Acres Lake offers a peaceful contrast to the daily bustle, providing a place where the water mirrors the shifting colors of the Missouri sky.

Carl Junction maintains a character defined by the plain-spoken warmth and hospitality characteristic of the Show-Me state. Local life often centers around school events and the shared traditions that bring neighbors together in the common spaces of Memorial Park. While the community is modest in its footprint, it has fostered individuals of note, including the acclaimed actor Dennis Weaver, whose early roots in this region helped shape his enduring perspective. The social fabric is reinforced by a steady, predictable rhythm where the changing seasons dictate the pace of local activities. On quiet evenings, the air carries a crisp, clean scent from the nearby woodlands, grounding the daily experience in the tangible reality of the land.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Frank Dean Sports Complex (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 014° N
Lakeside Disc Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 168° S
Center Creek Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 338° N
Stones Corner Access (State Recreation Area) — 1.6 mi, 080° E
Carl Junction Access (State Recreation Area) — 2.1 mi, 269° W
Dover Soccer Fields (Local Recreation) — 3.8 mi, 166° S
Praying Hands (Monument) — 4.5 mi, 111° E
Kneeling Miner Statue (Monument) — 4.7 mi, 111° E
Mining Days Amphitheater (Theatre) — 4.7 mi, 113° SE
Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 4.8 mi, 159° S
Everett J. Ritchie Tri-State Mineral Museum (Museum) — 5.3 mi, 185° S
Dorothea B. Hoover Historical Museum (Museum) — 5.3 mi, 185° S
National Historical Cookie Cutter Exhibit (Gallery) — 5.3 mi, 185° S
Schifferdecker home (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 167° S
Spring River Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.7 mi, 282° W
Route 66 Mural Park (Public Artwork) — 5.7 mi, 164° S
Saint Mary's Catholic Church Cross (Monument) — 7.1 mi, 170° S
Tow Mater (Attraction) — 7.8 mi, 223° SW
The house of Bonnie and Clyde (Attraction) — 7.9 mi, 170° S
Galena Mining & Historical Museum (Museum) — 8.2 mi, 222° SW
Samuel J. Butcher Museum (Museum) — 11.4 mi, 108° E
Tristate Marker (Attraction) — 12.2 mi, 200° S
Brush Creek Bridge (Viewpoint) — 12.6 mi, 240° SW
Baxter Springs Heritage Museum (Museum) — 14.1 mi, 228° SW
Mined Land Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 15.0 mi, 304° NW
George Washington Carver National Monument (National Monument) — 15.6 mi, 140° SE · 241 acres
Prairie State Park (State Park) — 23.6 mi, 000° N
WWII ruin (Historic Ruins) — 24.5 mi, 156° SE
Ozark Plateau National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 35.1 mi, 198° S · 8,813 acres
Mark Twain National Forest (National Forest) — 50.8 mi, 132° SE · 1.5M acres

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