Chaffee Missouri Map

About Chaffee, Missouri

Chaffee is a locality in Scott County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,026. The population density is 653.7 people per km². Chaffee is located at 37.1801°N, 89.6551°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 63740.

Chaffee rests in the broad, fertile expanse of southeastern Missouri, a landscape defined by the gentle, sloping terrain that eventually yields to the Mississippi River's vast watershed. It lies 11.5 miles south-west of Cape Girardeau, MO (from Cape Girardeau, MO: bearing 221°T), and is situated 7.6 miles west-south-west of Scott City. The land here, a rich alluvial deposit, cradles fields of corn and soybeans that stretch towards horizons often softened by the hazy, humid air of summer. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, seems to linger, casting a warm, golden hue over the neat rows of crops and the weathered barns that dot the countryside. The sky above Chaffee is immense, a canvas for the slow march of clouds and the vibrant, deep blues of a clear day, punctuated by the distant, rustling whisper of wind through the tall stalks of grain. The history of Chaffee is inextricably linked to the railroad, a lifeline that spurred its growth and shaped its early economy. This connection is still felt in the town's layout and the enduring spirit of its people, who have long relied on agriculture and transportation for their livelihood. While the whir of combines is a familiar sound during harvest season, the legacy of the railway remains a prominent feature, a quiet reminder of the forces that brought this community into being. Local traditions often echo this practical, grounded character, with gatherings and festivals that celebrate the bounty of the land and the enduring bonds of neighborliness that define life in Chaffee.

About This Chaffee Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Chaffee, 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 Chaffee and Scott County.

Detailed location data for Chaffee includes the ZIP code (63740), telephone area code (816), county seat of Scott County (Benton), and school district assignment (Chaffee R-II 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 Chaffee is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.