Cave Missouri Map

About Cave, Missouri

Cave is a locality in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 1. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Cave is located at 39.0198°N, 91.0435°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 63377.

Cave unfurls across a rolling landscape where the Missouri Ozarks begin to soften their ruggedness. It lies 17.7 miles north-west of Wentzville, MO (from Wentzville, MO: bearing 325°T), and is situated 4.4 miles north-west of Troy. The land here is a study in muted greens and browns, cloaked in a dense mosaic of deciduous trees that shift from the deep emerald of summer to the fiery palettes of autumn. Winding country roads, often bordered by weathered split-rail fences, trace the contours of the terrain, leading past fields of corn and soybeans that ripple like amber waves under the vast, open sky. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries the damp, loamy scent of fertile soil and the faintest whisper of woodsmoke, a testament to the quiet industry that defines this place. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, creates a dappled, shifting light that lends a certain grace to the otherwise straightforward character of the countryside. The history of Cave is inextricably linked to the fertile river bottoms and the rich agricultural land that has sustained its inhabitants for generations. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of bountiful harvests and the availability of timber, established a community built on hard work and self-reliance. The local economy, though modest, remains rooted in farming, with cattle ranching and crop cultivation forming the backbone of its livelihood. While no grand historical monuments dominate the skyline, the very soil of Cave seems to hold echoes of its past, from the faint traces of old homesteads to the enduring rhythm of the seasons dictating the pace of life. The nearby Salt River, a gentle waterway, has always been a vital artery, shaping the settlement and providing a source of sustenance and quiet contemplation for those who call Cave home.

About This Cave Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cave, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.019769, -91.043476. 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 Cave and Lincoln County.

Detailed location data for Cave includes the ZIP code (63379), telephone area code (314), county seat of Lincoln County (Troy), and school district assignment (Troy R-III 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 Cave is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.