Cottleville Missouri Map

About Cottleville, Missouri

Cottleville is a locality in St. Charles County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,937. The population density is 468.5 people per km². Cottleville is located at 38.7462°N, 90.6540°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 63376.

Cottleville rests on a gentle rise, where the rich, dark Missouri soil begins to unfurl its rolling, green tapestry under a wide, often startlingly blue sky. It lies 3.1 miles south-south-west of St. Peters, MO (from St. Peters, MO: bearing 204°T), and is situated 5.1 miles south-south-east of O'Fallon. The land here is a study in subtle contours, a landscape shaped by millennia of patient water and wind, where broad fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons softened by distant stands of oak and hickory. In the late afternoon, the sun, a molten orb, often casts long, amber shadows that stretch across the asphalt of Main Street, illuminating the weathered brick of the older buildings and lending a warm, almost nostalgic glow to the storefronts. The air, particularly after a summer rain, carries the sweet, earthy perfume of damp soil and ripening crops, a scent that clings to the very fabric of the place, a constant reminder of its agricultural roots. The history of Cottleville is intrinsically tied to the fertile ground it occupies, a story that began with hardy settlers drawn to the promise of abundant harvests. Its early economy, like many in St. Charles County, was agrarian, a life dictated by the seasons and the bounty of the land. While agriculture remains a vital thread, the economic tapestry of Cottleville has broadened, incorporating a burgeoning retail sector and a growing number of small businesses that cater to the needs of its expanding population. Yet, the spirit of its founding endures; a palpable sense of community is evident in the local festivals and the friendly waves exchanged between neighbors. The presence of nearby Katy Trail State Park, a ribbon of crushed limestone winding through picturesque scenery, offers a popular recreational escape, a place where both locals and visitors can connect with the natural beauty that defines this corner of Missouri.

About This Cottleville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cottleville, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.746164, -90.654014. 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 Cottleville and St. Charles County.

Detailed location data for Cottleville includes the ZIP code (63304), telephone area code (314), county seat of St. Charles County (St. Charles), and school district assignment (Francis Howell 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 Cottleville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.