Cedar Hill Lakes Missouri Map

About Cedar Hill Lakes, Missouri

Cedar Hill Lakes is a locality in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 284. The population density is 276.6 people per km². Cedar Hill Lakes is located at 38.3298°N, 90.6576°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 63016.

Cedar Hill Lakes unfurls across a landscape shaped by the patient hand of water and wind, where the Ozark foothills begin their gentle descent. It lies 17.5 miles south of Wildwood, MO (from Wildwood, MO: bearing 179°T), and is situated 8.5 miles north-west of Hillsboro. Rolling terrain, softened by the lush green of deciduous forests, cradles a series of shimmering lakes that give the locality its name. The air here often carries the scent of damp earth and pine, especially after a summer rain, and the light at dusk possesses a peculiar, almost amber quality as it filters through the dense canopy. The land itself feels ancient, a place where the quiet persistence of nature is the dominant force, punctuated by the calls of unseen birds and the rustle of leaves underfoot. The history of Cedar Hill Lakes is inextricably linked to the exploitation and appreciation of its natural resources. For generations, the fertile soil and abundant timber supported a modest agricultural and logging economy, with the very lakes now serving as recreational hubs having once been vital for different purposes. The area's development accelerated with the growth of the surrounding Jefferson County, attracting families seeking both a connection to the land and proximity to larger urban centers. Today, Cedar Hill Lakes thrives on a blend of residential life and the booming tourism industry, drawing visitors to its waters for boating, fishing, and a general escape into the Missouri countryside. The quiet hum of weekend activity often swells during warmer months, a stark contrast to the hushed, almost reverent calm that settles over the lakes during the off-season.

About This Cedar Hill Lakes Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cedar Hill Lakes, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.329776, -90.657628. 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 Cedar Hill Lakes and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Cedar Hill Lakes includes the ZIP code (63016), telephone area code (314), county seat of Jefferson County (Hillsboro), and school district assignment (Northwest 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 Cedar Hill Lakes is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.