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Dexter Missouri Map

Explore Dexter, 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 Dexter, Missouri

How to Use This Dexter, Missouri Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Dexter, 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 Dexter.

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	Dexter
State	Missouri (MO)
County	Stoddard County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	36.795887
Longitude	-89.957869
Population	7,927
Density	427.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	63841
Area Code	816
County Seat	Bloomfield
School District	Dexter R-XI School District

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About Dexter, Missouri

Dexter is a locality in Stoddard County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,927. The population density is 427.6 people per km². Dexter is located at 36.7959°N, 89.9579°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Dexter is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 63841.

Dexter commands a position upon the flat, fertile expanse of the Missouri Bootheel, where the horizon stretches wide and unobstructed under a vast, pale sky. It lies 21.2 miles west-southwest of Sikeston, MO (from Sikeston, MO: bearing 255°T), and is situated 6.4 miles south-southwest of Bloomfield. The surrounding landscape features the quiet, winding path of Cane Creek just two miles away, providing a subtle break in the otherwise level plains that define the region. Far to the south, the faint silhouettes of Shaw Ridge ripple against the edge of the sky, serving as a distant reminder of the varied topography beyond these fields. Residents often enjoy the local greenery at West Park, a space that offers a quiet respite from the daily pace of agricultural life. During the humid summer evenings, the light catches the dust motes above the crops, casting a long, amber glow that settles over the entire valley.

Dexter grew from the early necessity of the timber and agricultural trades, which transformed the surrounding wilderness into a productive landscape of cotton, corn, and soybeans. The local economy relies heavily on these agrarian roots, with processing facilities and regional distribution centers sustaining the livelihood of the workforce. Historical development followed the expansion of the rail lines, which anchored the economy and allowed the community to thrive as a hub for regional trade. Even today, the grain silos stand as tall, utilitarian monuments to the enduring labor of those who work the soil. The town maintains a sturdy, industrious character, favoring pragmatic solutions and a direct approach to the challenges of modern commerce.

Cultural life in Dexter centers on the shared values of a hardworking populace, where Friday nights are frequently dedicated to local high school athletic traditions. The community gathers for annual festivals that celebrate the harvest, reinforcing a sense of continuity that spans several generations. While the town remains quiet and unassuming, it has occasionally gained wider recognition through the achievements of notable residents such as the professional baseball player Al Hollingsworth, who hailed from the area. Residents may travel six miles to find the tranquil waters of Pyle Town Lake for a weekend of reflection away from the main thoroughfares. Life moves with a deliberate, steady cadence, emphasizing the simple dignity found in a community that remains deeply connected to its own geography.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Caboose (Attraction) — 0.1 mi, 215° SW
West Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 308° NW
East Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 132° SE
Holly Ridge Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.0 mi, 030° NE
Holly Ridge Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.1 mi, 038° NE
Aquilla Access (State Recreation Area) — 11.3 mi, 009° N
Veterans Wall of Honor (Monument) — 13.6 mi, 186° S
Malden Army Airfield Museum (Museum) — 13.7 mi, 187° S
Mingo National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 15.6 mi, 323° NW · 43k acres
HWY 51 Overlook (Viewpoint) — 15.7 mi, 324° NW
Mingo National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 16.6 mi, 315° NW · 7,890 acres
Morris State Park (State Park) — 17.1 mi, 197° S
Mark Twain National Forest (National Forest) — 17.6 mi, 291° W · 1.5M acres
Lake Wappappello State Park (State Park) — 21.9 mi, 297° NW
Malco (Cinema) — 22.1 mi, 075° E
Pfeiffer Museum (Museum) — 31.3 mi, 206° SW
Hemingway-Pfieffer Museum (Museum) — 31.4 mi, 205° SW
Cotton Belt Caboose (Attraction) — 31.7 mi, 092° E
Battle of Island 10 (Monument) — 36.1 mi, 132° SE
(former Site) Terrace Inn (Historic Ruins) — 38.9 mi, 034° NE
Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 39.1 mi, 120° SE · 16k acres
Jones outdoor Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 39.6 mi, 188° S
Shawnee National Forest (National Forest) — 39.8 mi, 048° NE · 274k acres
World’s Largest Fountain Drink Cup (Monument) — 40.3 mi, 032° NE
Horseshoe Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area (Nature Reserve) — 41.0 mi, 058° NE
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center (Attraction) — 42.9 mi, 028° NE
Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuge (Nature Reserve) — 45.3 mi, 139° SE
GEM Theatre (Cinema) — 45.9 mi, 072° E
Cairo River Wall Murals (Public Artwork) — 45.9 mi, 071° E
John Sappington Marmaduke Memorial Sign (Attraction) — 48.3 mi, 210° SW

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