Gatewood Missouri Map

About Gatewood, Missouri

Gatewood is a locality in Ripley County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 180. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Gatewood is located at 36.5770°N, 91.0899°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 63942.

Gatewood lies at the confluence of gentle slopes and the deep, shadowed hollows that characterize the Ozark foothills. It lies 48.7 miles north-west of Paragould, AR (from Paragould, AR: bearing 318°T), and is situated 15.1 miles west-south-west of Doniphan. The land here is a rich tapestry of verdant pastures, punctuated by stands of oak and hickory that wear the changing seasons with a stoic grace. Ditches along the seldom-traveled roads brim with wild violets in spring, and the air, especially after a rain, carries the damp, earthy scent of decaying leaves and fertile soil. The sky above Gatewood often stretches in vast, cloud-brushed expanses, a canvas for the slow, deliberate march of the sun, which casts long, painterly shadows across the undulating terrain as evening descends. The silence here is not an emptiness, but a presence, filled with the distant hum of insects and the occasional call of a crow. The history of Gatewood is whispered in the names of its creeks and the weathered boards of its older buildings, remnants of a time when timber and agriculture were the lifeblood of this corner of Ripley County. Generations have worked this land, coaxing crops from its generous soil and felling trees that once carpeted the hillsides, their sturdy timbers finding their way into homes and barns across the region. Though the days of grand logging operations have long since faded, a quiet industriousness persists, marked by small farms and the steady rhythm of rural life. The economic pulse of Gatewood beats to the enduring strength of its agricultural roots, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have called this place home, finding sustenance and a sense of belonging beneath its wide, open skies.

About This Gatewood Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Gatewood, 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 Gatewood and Ripley County.

Detailed location data for Gatewood includes the ZIP code (63935), telephone area code (816), county seat of Ripley County (Doniphan), and school district assignment. 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 Gatewood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.