Edgar Springs Missouri Map

About Edgar Springs, Missouri

Edgar Springs is a locality in Phelps County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 224. The population density is 175.5 people per km². Edgar Springs is located at 37.7045°N, 91.8665°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 65462.

Edgar Springs lies cradled by the rolling Ozark hills, where the air carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, especially after a summer rain. It lies 62.5 miles south-south-east of Jefferson City, MO (from Jefferson City, MO: bearing 164°T), and is situated 17.8 miles south-south-west of Rolla. The landscape here is a gentle choreography of wooded ridges and shallow valleys, carved by small creeks that murmur their way through the dense green. Sunlight filters through the broad leaves of oak and hickory, painting shifting patterns on the forest floor, and in the quiet mornings, the mist often clings to the hollows, softening the edges of the world. The roads, often unpaved and winding, follow the contours of the land, leading past scattered farmsteads and the occasional weathered barn, each a silent testament to a life lived in close communion with the seasons. The story of Edgar Springs is one of resilience and adaptation, woven into the very fabric of the Ozarks. Its economy has historically been tied to the land, with farming and timber playing significant roles, and the echoes of past industries can still be felt in the quiet persistence of its people. The springs themselves, once a draw for travelers and a source of local pride, now whisper stories of a slower time. Life in Edgar Springs moves at a deliberate pace, marked by the changing light and the enduring cycles of nature, a stark contrast to the hurried pulse of larger cities, offering a deep sense of place to those who call it home.

About This Edgar Springs Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Edgar Springs, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.704486, -91.866545. 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 Edgar Springs and Phelps County.

Detailed location data for Edgar Springs includes the ZIP code (65462), telephone area code (573), county seat of Phelps County (Rolla), and school district assignment (Phelps County 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 Edgar Springs is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.