Goose Creek Lake, 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 Goose Creek Lake, Ste. Genevieve County.
| City | Goose Creek Lake |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| County | Ste. Genevieve |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 37.980005 |
| Longitude | -90.352657 |
| Population | 481 |
| Density | 52.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Goose Creek Lake is a locality in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 481. The population density is 52.0 people per km². Goose Creek Lake is located at 37.9800°N, 90.3527°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 63036.
Goose Creek Lake, a tranquil expanse in Ste. Genevieve County, lies cradled by rolling Ozark foothills, where dense forests of oak and hickory give way to open meadows. It lies 34.0 miles south of Oakville, MO (from Oakville, MO: bearing 184°T), and is situated 7.6 miles west-south-west of Bloomsdale. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the faint, sweet scent of pine needles warmed by the sun, a subtle perfume that mingles with the damp, earthy aroma rising from the lake’s edge. Sunlight, filtered through the leafy canopy, paints shifting patterns on the water’s surface, transforming it into a restless mosaic of emerald and gold. The terrain, softly contoured rather than dramatically rugged, invites exploration on foot, with winding paths leading through the woods and down to secluded coves where the only sounds are the gentle lapping of water and the occasional call of a distant bird. The story of Goose Creek Lake is intertwined with the agricultural heritage of Ste. Genevieve County, a region where farming has long been the lifeblood of its communities. While the immediate vicinity of the lake is largely dedicated to recreation, the surrounding landscape bears the imprint of generations of farmers who cultivated the fertile soil. The economy here, though not dominated by large industries, thrives on the steady flow of visitors drawn to the lake's natural beauty for fishing, boating, and quiet contemplation. Small, independent businesses cater to these needs, their doors opening onto roads that, though paved, still feel connected to the land, hinting at a simpler, more grounded way of life that perseveres amidst the changing times.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Goose Creek Lake, 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 Goose Creek Lake and Ste. Genevieve County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Goose Creek Lake 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 Goose Creek Lake 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. |