Denton Missouri Map

About Denton, Missouri

Denton is a locality in Johnson County, Missouri, United States. Denton is located at 38.6133°N, 93.9291°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 63877.

Denton unfolds across the rolling Missouri landscape, a gentle embrace of verdant fields and whispering woodlands. It lies 31.9 miles south-east of Lee's Summit, MO (from Lee's Summit, MO: bearing 130°T), and is situated 7.7 miles south-south-east of Holden. The land here breathes with a quiet strength, its character shaped by the slow, persistent work of rain and sun. Oak and hickory trees, their branches gnarled like ancient hands, punctuate the horizon, their leaves a shifting tapestry of greens and russets. Creeks, often no more than silver threads winding through the pastures, catch the sunlight, their babbling a constant, low murmur beneath the wide, open sky. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and distant hay, a promise of the day's unfolding labor. The roots of Denton run deep into the agricultural heart of the region, its economy historically tied to the fertile earth that surrounds it. Generations have coaxed sustenance from these fields, a legacy of farming that continues to define the rhythm of life. While soybeans and corn now dominate the vast expanses, echoes of earlier pursuits can be found in the weathered barns and the occasional, forgotten fence line. The spirit of self-reliance, born of this close connection to the land, imbues Denton with a steadfast, unpretentious character. Local gatherings, often centered around the bounty of the harvest or the simple joy of shared company, are the quiet pulse of this Missouri settlement, a testament to enduring community bonds.

About This Denton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Denton, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.613347, -93.929107. 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 Denton and Johnson County.

Detailed location data for Denton includes the ZIP code (64040), telephone area code (816), county seat of Johnson County (Warrensburg), and school district assignment (South Pemiscot County R-V 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 Denton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.