Granby Missouri Map

About Granby, Missouri

Granby is a locality in Newton County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,745. The population density is 204.7 people per km². Granby is located at 36.9192°N, 94.2552°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 64844.

Granby lies in a quiet corner of the Ozarks, where the land begins its slow, rolling descent towards the vast plains. It lies 18.2 miles south-east of Joplin, MO (from Joplin, MO: bearing 129°T), and is situated 7.1 miles east-north-east of Neosho. The terrain here is a tapestry of gentle hills, their slopes softened by a verdant cloak of oak, hickory, and scattered pines. The air, especially in the humid embrace of summer, carries the scent of damp earth and sun-baked leaves, a subtle perfume that clings to the afternoon. In the cooler months, a crispness arrives, carrying with it the distant, melancholic call of migrating birds. The horizon, often softened by a haze, offers glimpses of farmsteads and fields, where the patterns of agriculture are etched by the seasons. This earth beneath Granby remembers a different kind of wealth, one drawn from the deep veins of lead and zinc that once pulsed beneath its surface. The legacy of mining is a palpable presence, though the boom times have long since receded, leaving behind a quiet resilience. The local economy now finds its footing in agriculture and the steady, unhurried pulse of small-town life, where neighbors still know each other’s names and the local diner serves as a de facto town hall. The old schoolhouse, now a museum, stands as a sentinel to generations past, its weathered wood whispering stories of children’s laughter and the quiet hum of learning. The nearby streams, born from the springs that fed the mines, now offer a peaceful murmur, reflecting the sky in their clear, cool depths.

About This Granby Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Granby, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.919232, -94.255217. 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 Granby and Newton County.

Detailed location data for Granby includes the ZIP code (64844), telephone area code (816), county seat of Newton County (Neosho), and school district assignment (East Newton County R-VI 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 Granby is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.