Galt Missouri Map
Galt, Missouri — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Galt, Grundy County.
Interactive Map of Galt, Missouri
| City | Galt |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| County | Grundy |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 40.128627 |
| Longitude | -93.386881 |
| Population | 203 |
| Density | 339.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Galt, Missouri
Galt is a locality in Grundy County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 203. The population density is 339.0 people per km². Galt is located at 40.1286°N, 93.3869°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 64641.
Galt sits at a quiet crossroads where the Missouri prairie begins its subtle roll. It lies 80.1 miles south-west of Ottumwa, IA (from Ottumwa, IA: bearing 220°T), and is situated 12.6 miles east-north-east of Trenton. The land here is a generous expanse, the sky a wide, ever-present dome that seems to hold the very breath of the world. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons broken only by the dark, sturdy lines of farmsteads and the occasional cluster of trees that offer a welcome, dappled shade. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a faint, earthy sweetness, a scent of sun-baked soil and growing things that clings to the senses. Even the silence of Galt feels profound, a deep hum of natural processes that underlies the gentle murmur of distant tractors. This is a place shaped by the persistent work of generations who understood the land’s yielding nature and its stubborn demands. Galt's history is etched not in grand monuments, but in the weathered planks of its few remaining older buildings and the quiet pride of its residents, many of whom trace their lineage back to the early settlers who sought opportunity in this fertile ground. The local economy, like the land itself, remains largely agricultural, a testament to the enduring strength of family farms that cultivate the bounty of Grundy County. While the days in Galt move with a deliberate, unhurried pace, there is a palpable sense of resilience, a deep-rooted connection to the rhythms of planting and harvest that defines the character of this unassuming corner of Missouri.
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About This Galt Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Galt, 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 Galt and Grundy County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Galt is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Galt is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
