Charmwood Missouri Map

About Charmwood, Missouri

Charmwood is a locality in Franklin County, Missouri, United States. The population density is 53.1 people per km². Charmwood is located at 38.2796°N, 91.0987°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 63079.

Charmwood rests in a landscape where the Ozark foothills begin their gentle rise, a place of rolling terrain giving way to wooded bluffs overlooking the Meramec River. It lies 31.6 miles south-west of Wildwood, MO (from Wildwood, MO: bearing 229°T), and is situated 6.0 miles north-east of Sullivan. The air here, especially in the late afternoon when the sun slants through the oaks and hickories, carries a scent of damp earth and pine, a subtle perfume that clings to the winding country roads. Fields, some still worked and others slowly returning to wild meadow, are punctuated by clusters of homes, their roofs a patchwork against the deep greens of summer and the rusts of autumn. The surrounding woods, a mix of deciduous and evergreen, provide a constant, hushed presence, a reminder of the natural world that still holds sway over this part of Franklin County. Historically, the economy of Charmwood and its environs has been tied to the land and the river. Logging and agriculture were foundational, with the Meramec serving as a vital artery for transport and sustenance. While the larger agricultural operations have shifted, small farms and homesteads still dot the landscape, producing everything from produce to livestock. The proximity to the river also draws visitors for recreation, a steady hum of activity during warmer months that contributes to the local character. Charmwood itself maintains a quiet pace, a place where neighbors still wave from driveways and the evening brings a stillness broken only by the chirping of crickets and the occasional distant train whistle.

About This Charmwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Charmwood, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.279573, -91.098712. 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 Charmwood and Franklin County.

Detailed location data for Charmwood includes the ZIP code (63079), telephone area code (314), county seat of Franklin County (Union), and school district assignment (Sullivan C-2 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 Charmwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.