Gasconade Missouri Map

About Gasconade, Missouri

Gasconade is a locality in Gasconade County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 306. The population density is 244.8 people per km². Gasconade is located at 38.6695°N, 91.5602°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 65061.

Gasconade rests where the broad, Missouri River, a ribbon of ochre and jade, shapes the land with its patient insistence. It lies 33.7 miles east of Jefferson City, MO (from Jefferson City, MO: bearing 79°T), and is situated 7.0 miles west-south-west of Hermann. Rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of emerald fields and dense stands of oak and hickory, rise from the fertile floodplain, their slopes etched by the sinuous paths of lesser creeks. The air here, especially in the humid embrace of summer, carries the scent of damp earth and sun-baked corn, a fragrance that settles deep into the bones. In autumn, the foliage ignites in a riot of crimson and gold, a fleeting spectacle against the muted greens of the evergreens, and the river, reflecting the bruised twilight sky, seems to hold secrets in its depths. The character of Gasconade is one of quiet endurance, a place where the land dictates the rhythm of life, and the river is both a lifeline and a constant, murmuring presence. The history of Gasconade is inextricably linked to the mighty waterway that defines its geography, serving for generations as a vital artery for commerce and travel. Early settlers, drawn by the rich alluvial soil and the river's bounty, established a presence here, their lives shaped by the ebb and flow of its currents. The local economy, once reliant on steamboat traffic and the timber harvested from the surrounding forests, has found new footing in agriculture, with soybeans and corn dominating the fertile plains, and a smattering of small businesses catering to the needs of the farming community. There are whispers of old railroad lines that once crisscrossed the landscape, their ghosts now seen only in overgrown embankments, and a sense of continuity persists in the weathered barns and sturdy farmhouses that dot the countryside. The distinctive character of Gasconade lies in this blend of riverine heritage and agricultural robustness, a place where the past is not forgotten but is rather a quiet hum beneath the surface of everyday life.

About This Gasconade Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gasconade, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.669489, -91.560167. 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 Gasconade and Gasconade County.

Detailed location data for Gasconade includes the ZIP code (65061), telephone area code (573), county seat of Gasconade County (Hermann), and school district assignment (Gasconade County 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 Gasconade is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.