Eureka Missouri Map

About Eureka, Missouri

Eureka is a locality in Perry County, Missouri, United States. Eureka is located at 37.6789°N, 89.7370°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 63025.

Eureka rests in a fold of Perry County, Missouri, where the land begins its patient ascent towards the Ozark foothills. It lies 28.4 miles north-north-west of Cape Girardeau, MO (from Cape Girardeau, MO: bearing 335°T), and is situated 7.5 miles east-south-east of Perryville. Rolling hills, cloaked in a mosaic of deciduous forests and cultivated fields, define the immediate surroundings. The air, especially in the long afternoons of late summer, carries the scent of sun-baked earth and drying hay, a fragrance that seems to cling to the very stones of the old farmhouses. Creeks, shallow and clear for much of the year, meander through the valleys, their banks often fringed with willows and sycamores, their quiet murmur a constant counterpoint to the rustle of leaves. The sky above Eureka is a generous canvas, often painted with broad strokes of cloud that catch the light in dramatic ways, particularly as day surrenders to dusk, when a soft, golden hue can linger for an extended period. The history of Eureka is tied to the fertile soil and the bounty it has yielded, a legacy evident in the enduring presence of agriculture. For generations, the land has been worked, yielding corn, soybeans, and hay, sustaining families and shaping the character of the community. The economic lifeblood of Eureka has always flowed from the earth, a dependable, if sometimes challenging, rhythm. While no grand monuments dominate the landscape, the quiet dignity of the older homes, their porches weathered by countless seasons, speaks of resilience and a deep connection to place. The local traditions, passed down through families, are often celebrated in small, heartfelt gatherings, reflecting a community that values connection and the continuity of shared experience.

About This Eureka Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Eureka, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.678941, -89.737048. 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 Eureka and Perry County.

Detailed location data for Eureka includes the ZIP code (63775), telephone area code (816, 314), county seat of Perry County (Perryville), and school district assignment (Rockwood R-VI 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 Eureka is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.