Explore Gladstone, 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 Gladstone, 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 Gladstone.
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 | Gladstone |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| County | Clay County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 39.21298 |
| Longitude | -94.558956 |
| Population | 27,063 |
| Density | 1293.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 64118 |
| Area Code | 816 |
| County Seat | Liberty |
| School District | North Kansas City 74 School District |
Gladstone occupies a landscape defined by the persistent, quiet passage of Mill Creek as it carves through the local terrain. It lies 7.3 miles north of Kansas City, MO (from Kansas City, MO: bearing 10°T), and is situated 7.8 miles west-southwest of Liberty. The regional topography remains largely shaped by the gentle elevation changes of the plains, providing a steady, reliable horizon. Visitors often find that the light at dusk settles softly over the grass, lending a muted, golden clarity to the surroundings. Zajic Lake lies a mere mile away, offering a reflective stillness that balances the movement of the nearby creek. In the distance, the faint silhouette of Badger Ridge serves as a subtle reminder of the broader geological frame that holds the region in place.
Gladstone emerged from the ambition of mid-century suburban expansion, transitioning steadily from rural roots into a refined residential enclave. Its economy functions as a vital component of the broader Kansas City metropolitan corridor, benefiting from the industrious spirit that defines the state’s commercial heart. Local enterprise is supported by a mix of retail and service sectors that cater to a population valuing stability and modern convenience. The proximity to French Bottom, located six miles away, underscores a regional history tied to the fertile, low-lying tracts that once invited early agricultural settlement. Today, the work ethic of the residents reflects a practical, plain-spoken approach to growth that prioritizes balanced development over rapid, unconsidered sprawl.
Gladstone maintains a cultural character defined by its community-centered focus, where daily life centers on shared public spaces like Meadowbrook Park. This park serves as a primary gathering point, offering an open expanse where the air feels particularly crisp during the changing seasons. The area has cultivated a quiet pride in its local institutions, which provide the bedrock for civic engagement and education. While the region is not defined by individual celebrity, it functions as part of a larger cultural sphere that honors the legacy of figures like Harry S. Truman, whose influence permeates the nearby regional identity. Festivals and seasonal events bring the residents together, fostering a sense of continuity that connects the past to a forward-looking future.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gladstone, Missouri. Coordinates: 39.21298, -94.558956. 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 Gladstone includes the ZIP code (64118), telephone area code (816), county seat of Clay County (Liberty), and school district assignment (North Kansas City 74 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. |