Eldon Missouri Map

About Eldon, Missouri

Eldon is a locality in Miller County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,556. The population density is 487.2 people per km². Eldon is located at 38.3484°N, 92.5816°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 65026.

Eldon settles into a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of water and time. It lies 27.1 miles south-west of Jefferson City, MO (from Jefferson City, MO: bearing 235°T), and is situated 13.8 miles north of Osage Beach. Rolling hills, softened by the verdant cloak of Ozark forests, give way to wider valleys where agricultural fields stretch like patchwork quilts under the expansive Missouri sky. The Osage River, a deep, coiling ribbon of brown water, marks the southern edge of Eldon's domain, its banks often fringed with willows that weep their tendrils towards the current. Even on a clear day, a certain softness pervades the air, a humid embrace that carries the scent of damp earth and the distant murmur of cicadas, a sound that seems to pulse with the very lifeblood of the region. The history of Eldon is deeply entwined with the fertile lands and the ever-present river. Originally settled by pioneers drawn to the rich soil for farming, Eldon quickly grew into a vital hub for the surrounding agricultural community. The railroad, a lifeline in its early days, further solidified its importance, fostering a local economy built on the trade of grain, livestock, and timber. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, the character of Eldon now also reflects a more diversified present, with small businesses and services catering to both residents and those passing through. The quiet hum of daily life in Eldon is punctuated by the occasional train whistle, a nostalgic echo of its past, and the friendly greetings exchanged between neighbors, a testament to the enduring spirit of this Missouri locality.

About This Eldon Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Eldon, Missouri with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Eldon and Miller County.

Detailed location data for Eldon includes the ZIP code (65026), telephone area code (573), county seat of Miller County (Tuscumbia), and school district assignment (Eldon R-I 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 Eldon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.