Carl Junction Missouri Map

About Carl Junction, Missouri

Carl Junction is a locality in Jasper County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,339. The population density is 575.7 people per km². Carl Junction is located at 37.1767°N, 94.5655°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 64834.

Carl Junction breathes the flat, wide sky of southwest Missouri, a place where the land stretches out in patient, fertile plains that meet the horizon in a soft, hazy line. It lies 7.0 miles north-north-west of Joplin, MO (from Joplin, MO: bearing 336°T), and is situated 6.0 miles west-north-west of Webb City. Rolling farmlands, etched with the straight, determined lines of corn and soybeans, dominate the immediate landscape, punctuated by stands of oak and hickory that offer pockets of deep green shade. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle sweetness, a mingling of freshly turned earth and the distant hum of agricultural machinery. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-present clouds, casts a warm, golden glow over the fields, making the dust motes dance in the shafts of light that slant across the open spaces. The history of Carl Junction is deeply intertwined with the rich mineral deposits that once defined this corner of Jasper County, a legacy evident in the lingering echoes of its mining past. Though the boom years of lead and zinc extraction have long since subsided, the industrious spirit remains, now largely channeled into agriculture and a growing network of small businesses. The town itself, a collection of sturdy brick buildings and well-kept homes, suggests a community that values steadfastness and a practical approach to life. Local diners serve up hearty, no-nonsense fare, and the rhythm of the day is marked by the quiet comings and goings of families and workers, a steady pulse beneath the expansive sky.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Carl Junction, 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 Carl Junction and Jasper County.

Detailed location data for Carl Junction includes the ZIP code (64834), telephone area code (816), county seat of Jasper County (Carthage), and school district assignment (Carl Junction R-I 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 Carl Junction is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.