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De Soto Missouri Map

Explore De Soto, Missouri, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of De Soto, Missouri

How to Use This De Soto, Missouri Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for De Soto, Missouri. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Missouri or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to De Soto.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	De Soto
State	Missouri (MO)
County	Jefferson County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	38.139498
Longitude	-90.555126
Population	6,449
Density	568.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	63020
Area Code	314
County Seat	Hillsboro
School District	De Soto 73 School District

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About De Soto, Missouri

De Soto is a locality in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,449. The population density is 568.1 people per km². De Soto is located at 38.1395°N, 90.5551°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. De Soto is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 63020.

De Soto occupies a landscape where the quiet movement of Joachim Creek shapes the local rhythm of the earth. It lies 10.3 miles west-southwest of Festus, MO (from Festus, MO: bearing 237°T), and is situated 6.4 miles south of Hillsboro. The terrain unfolds in a series of modest elevations that prepare the traveler for the prominence of McMullen Ridge visible seven miles to the horizon. Near the center, the land dips into the shaded quiet of Dripping Springs Hollow, providing a cool reprieve from the summer sun. Residents often gather at Roberts St & E 3Rd St to enjoy the open air, where the light at dusk settles long and orange over the grass. Not far from the main thoroughfares, the surface of Hickory Hills Golf Club Lake reflects the shifting clouds, offering a still point in the busy passage of the day.

De Soto grew from the expansion of the rail industry, which once dictated the pace and prosperity of the region. The arrival of the iron horse transformed the local economy, pulling raw materials through the valley and connecting the workforce to broader markets. Early settlers recognized the utility of the timber and minerals found in these hills, building a foundation upon the grit of labor and trade. Today, the economy maintains a steady pulse, drawing on the industrious spirit that characterized its initial development. Workers move through the day with a plain-spoken efficiency, honoring the heritage of a place that values the output of a hard day's work. The legacy of the railroad remains visible in the orientation of the streets and the enduring patterns of commerce.

De Soto fosters a cultural character defined by the sturdy, unpretentious values of the Missouri interior. The local identity is tied to the small-town traditions that bring people together for seasonal gatherings and community milestones. While the area maintains a quiet profile, it has been the home of figures like actor George C. Scott, whose presence adds a layer of depth to the local narrative. Landmarks throughout the area serve as reminders of the generations who have worked this soil and navigated the local terrain. Life proceeds here without the urgency found in larger centers, favoring instead the deliberate pace of neighbors knowing neighbors. The atmosphere is one of settled persistence, where the evening air carries the scent of woodsmoke and the sounds of a community at rest.

Nearby Outdoor Places

702 Bogy St (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 154° SE
Lake St & Dewitt St (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 187° S
1551 Veterans Dr (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 186° S
Bonnie "Willow" Shiun (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 185° S
Victoria Glades Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.1 mi, 001° N
Jefferson County Glades (Conservation Area) — 4.1 mi, 010° N
Victoria Glade (Conservation Area) — 4.3 mi, 009° N
Washington State Park (State Park) — 6.3 mi, 227° SW
War Memorial (Monument) — 7.6 mi, 239° SW
Pertoglyphs (Historic Ruins) — 8.2 mi, 239° SW
Merrill Horse Access (State Recreation Area) — 8.3 mi, 280° W
Kingston Access (State Recreation Area) — 8.4 mi, 250° W
Saint Francois State Park (State Park) — 10.2 mi, 168° S
Sandy Creek Covered Bridge (Attraction) — 10.8 mi, 008° N
Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 13.5 mi, 082° E · 16k acres
Bonne Terre Mine (Museum) — 15.0 mi, 179° S
Frisco Hill Stone (Monument) — 17.9 mi, 018° N
Mark Twain National Forest (National Forest) — 18.9 mi, 223° SW · 1.5M acres
Fine Arts Theater (Theatre) — 20.6 mi, 169° S
Pink Elephant (Attraction) — 23.6 mi, 017° N
Hawkins Homestead (Historic Ruins) — 23.8 mi, 236° SW
Old Time Flea Market (Attraction) — 23.8 mi, 166° S
Pontoon Rides (Attraction) — 24.2 mi, 237° SW
Lookout Point (Viewpoint) — 24.3 mi, 235° SW
World War One Doughboy (Public Artwork) — 24.7 mi, 060° NE
Battle of Pacific (Registered Battlefield) — 25.9 mi, 337° NW
Tweed Prairie (Nature Reserve) — 26.3 mi, 033° NE
Wolf Sanctuary (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 26.9 mi, 360° N
World Bird Sanctuary (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 27.4 mi, 002° N
Wildwood History Museum (Museum) — 29.5 mi, 344° N

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