Explore Fulton, 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 Fulton, 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 Fulton.
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 | Fulton |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| County | Callaway County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 38.846708 |
| Longitude | -91.947959 |
| Population | 12,600 |
| Density | 394.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 65251 |
| Area Code | 573 |
| County Seat | Fulton |
| School District | Fulton 58 School District |
Fulton occupies a quiet expanse of the Missouri landscape where the horizon stretches wide across open plains and gentle, weathered rises. It lies 22.0 miles east-southeast of Columbia, MO (from Columbia, MO: bearing 109°T), and is situated 17.4 miles east-northeast of Ashland. The earth here holds the moisture of the seasons, allowing Stinson Creek to carve a persistent, winding path through the local topography. Beyond the immediate center, the terrain dips toward Dark Hollow, creating subtle shifts in elevation that catch the long, golden shadows of a late afternoon sun. Residents occasionally venture five miles out to find the still, reflective waters of Reeds Lake, a place where the wind brushes against the surface in rhythmic ripples. Further afield, the Cedar Creek Purchase Unit provides a dense, wooded contrast to the otherwise cultivated stretches of nearby farmland.
Fulton emerged from the practical ambitions of early settlers who recognized the potential of this inland soil for commerce and agriculture. The local economy grew steadily, building upon a foundation of brick manufacturing and a reliance on the surrounding productive fields. Industrial output has long provided a stable rhythm, allowing the workforce to maintain a steady pace throughout the changing seasons. Over the decades, the town developed a deliberate, measured approach to growth that prioritizes the continuity of its established businesses. This disciplined economic character ensures that the daily life of the populace remains grounded in the tangible work of production and regional trade.
Fulton maintains a distinct cultural identity largely shaped by the enduring presence of its historic academic institutions. The campus of Westminster College serves as a significant landmark, gaining global recognition when Winston Churchill delivered his famous Iron Curtain speech here in 1946. Memorial Park acts as a central gathering space, offering a quiet, green reprieve where the community honors its local history and shared experiences. During public events, the atmosphere reflects the plain-spoken, direct nature of the region, emphasizing neighborliness over pretense. Visitors often note how the legacy of prominent figures remains integrated into the current life of the streets, lending a certain weight to the local conversation.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fulton, Missouri. Coordinates: 38.846708, -91.947959. 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 Fulton includes the ZIP code (65251), telephone area code (573), county seat of Callaway County (Fulton), and school district assignment (Fulton 58 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. |