Explore Ferguson, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Ferguson, 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 Ferguson.
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 | Ferguson |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| County | St. Louis County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 38.744218 |
| Longitude | -90.305392 |
| Population | 18,527 |
| Density | 1159.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 63135, 63136 |
| Area Code | 314 |
| County Seat | Clayton |
| School District | Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District |
Ferguson sits firmly upon the inland plains where the subtle, winding course of Maline Creek defines the local drainage. It lies 3.0 miles northwest of Jennings, MO (from Jennings, MO: bearing 305°T), and is situated 9.9 miles northwest of St. Louis. Louis. The landscape here is characterized by a low, consistent topography that stretches toward the horizon, far from any salt-water influence. Residents often walk the paths maintained by Trailnet, which provides a quiet connectivity through the neighborhood’s verdant patches. While distant ridges like Les Mamelles provide a faint, hazy silhouette against the western sky, the immediate ground remains steady and agricultural in its ancestral memory. The light at dusk here settles heavy and amber, casting long shadows across the flat, open stretches of earth.
Ferguson grew from the early expansion of the regional rail lines, which transformed the surrounding farmland into a bustling hub for workers and travelers alike. The local economy has evolved through the decades, shifting from its initial dependence on transit and agriculture to a diverse mix of small-scale industry and retail services. Businesses here often reflect the plain-spoken, industrious nature of the region, emphasizing utility and the steady exchange of goods. The rhythm of daily work follows the sun, moving with the patient, unforced cadence of a place that values hard labor. Even as regional industries have shifted, the underlying work ethic remains a grounding force for those who call Ferguson their home.
Cultural life in Ferguson is marked by a deep sense of neighborly connection and a history that informs its public spirit. The town maintains a distinct character, fostered by community gatherings and the shared experience of living under the expansive Midwestern sky. Among those who have achieved notable recognition, the influential author and activist Michael Harrington emerged from this environment to shape national discourse. Landmarks throughout the area stand as quiet witnesses to the passage of time, while local events draw people together to celebrate their collective identity. The atmosphere is one of deliberate presence, where the simple act of walking down the street feels like participating in a long, ongoing conversation.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ferguson, Missouri. Coordinates: 38.744218, -90.305392. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Ferguson includes the ZIP code (63135, 63136), telephone area code (314), county seat of St. Louis County (Clayton), and school district assignment (Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |