Caulfield Missouri Map

About Caulfield, Missouri

Caulfield is a locality in Howell County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Caulfield is located at 36.6145°N, 92.1049°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 65626.

Caulfield breathes a quiet, sun-drenched existence in the rolling Ozark hills. It lies 77.9 miles east-south-east of Springfield, MO (from Springfield, MO: bearing 122°T), and is situated 16.0 miles west-south-west of West Plains. The landscape here is a rich quilt of dense hardwood forests, their canopies whispering secrets to the wind, interspersed with fields that swell and recede with the land's gentle contours. Small creeks, their waters the color of moss-stained amber, thread their way through the terrain, reflecting the vast, ever-changing Missouri sky. The air itself carries the faint, sweet perfume of pine and damp earth, a scent that deepens as the sun dips low, painting the western horizon in hues of bruised plum and molten gold. This is a place where the land feels ancient and enduring, its character shaped by the slow, deliberate rhythm of seasons and the steadfast presence of its people. The history of Caulfield is etched into the very soil, a testament to generations who have coaxed a living from this fertile, yet often challenging, Ozark landscape. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of timber and fertile ground, established a community that has always leaned on agriculture and a deep connection to the natural world. While larger industries may have bypassed Caulfield, its economy has long been rooted in the bounty of the land – farming, timber, and a resilient spirit of self-sufficiency. The presence of the North Fork River, a jewel of the Ozarks, offers not just a scenic backdrop but a historical artery for recreation and a reminder of the water's vital role in shaping life here. Small, independent businesses, often family-run, form the backbone of Caulfield's commerce, fostering a sense of close-knit community where neighborly support is as natural as the changing of the leaves.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Caulfield, 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 Caulfield and Howell County.

Detailed location data for Caulfield includes the ZIP code (65626), telephone area code (417), county seat of Howell County (West Plains), and school district assignment. 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 Caulfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.