Chain-O-Lakes Missouri Map

About Chain-O-Lakes, Missouri

Chain-O-Lakes is a locality in Barry County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 119. The population density is 320.9 people per km². Chain-O-Lakes is located at 36.5345°N, 93.7249°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 65641.

Chain-O-Lakes unfurls across the Ozark foothills, a gentle mosaic of emerald woodlands and shimmering water bodies that give the locality its name. It lies 26.0 miles east-north-east of Rogers, AR (from Rogers, AR: bearing 57°T), and is situated 3.4 miles north of Holiday Island. The terrain here is a study in subtle undulations, where shallow valleys cradle these interconnected lakes and streams, their surfaces often mirroring the vast, cerulean sky. The air itself carries a faint, earthy perfume of damp soil and pine needles, a constant reminder of the surrounding natural abundance. In the quiet hours of early morning, a soft mist often rises from the water, lending an ethereal quality to the landscape, blurring the edges between water and wood as the sun begins its ascent. The character of Chain-O-Lakes is one of quiet repose, a place where the natural world dictates the rhythm of life, and the murmur of flowing water provides a constant, soothing soundtrack. The history of Chain-O-Lakes is intimately tied to the land's capacity to sustain life and industry. For generations, the fertile soil and abundant waterways have supported agriculture, with small farms dotting the landscape, their fields a patchwork of cultivated crops against the wilder backdrop of the Ozarks. Fishing and recreation have long been cornerstones of the local economy, drawing visitors to its shores and providing a livelihood for many. While no grand universities or bustling metropolises define Chain-O-Lakes, its distinctive charm lies in its unpretentious connection to the earth and water, a place where the past is not so much a monument as a living presence, whispered in the rustling leaves and the gentle lapping of water against the shore. The distinctive character of Chain-O-Lakes is one of enduring simplicity, a steadfast commitment to the quiet beauty of its natural heritage.

About This Chain-O-Lakes Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Chain-O-Lakes, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.534513, -93.724916. 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 Chain-O-Lakes and Barry County.

Detailed location data for Chain-O-Lakes includes the ZIP code (65641), telephone area code (417), county seat of Barry County (Cassville), and school district assignment (Cassville R-IV 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 Chain-O-Lakes is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.