Grandin Missouri Map

About Grandin, Missouri

Grandin is a locality in Carter County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 352. The population density is 297.9 people per km². Grandin is located at 36.8292°N, 90.8229°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 63943.

Grandin rests in a fold of Carter County where the Ozark hills begin to soften, their ruggedness yielding to a gentler, rolling terrain. It lies 56.2 miles north-north-west of Paragould, AR (from Paragould, AR: bearing 341°T), and is situated 8.4 miles south-south-west of Ellsinore. The land here is a rich tapestry of mature oak and hickory forests, their canopies a deep, resonant green that filters the sunlight into shifting patterns on the forest floor. Small creeks, their banks often lined with smooth, grey stones, meander through the valleys, their waters clear and cool, whispering secrets of the earth. The air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries the scent of damp soil and pine needles, a grounding perfume that speaks of the wildness held in check by the scattered farms and homesteads. The character of Grandin itself is one of quiet persistence, a place where life moves at a pace dictated by the seasons and the needs of the land rather than the clamor of the outside world. The history of Grandin is intrinsically tied to the bounty of the surrounding forests and the fertile earth. Once, the industry here was centered on timber, the echoes of sawmills and logging camps still lingering in the collective memory, though now the economy leans more towards agriculture and the quiet cultivation of small farms. The rich soil, a legacy of ancient geological forces, supports crops and livestock, a dependable sustenance for the people who call Grandin home. While no grand monuments mark its past, the enduring spirit of its founders, who carved a life from this Ozark landscape, is evident in the weathered barns and the steady hands that tend the fields. The nearby Eleven Point River, a jewel of the Ozarks, offers a different kind of natural beauty and recreation, its clear waters a lifeline and a source of quiet contemplation for the residents of Grandin.

About This Grandin Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Grandin, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.829221, -90.822901. 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 Grandin and Carter County.

Detailed location data for Grandin includes the ZIP code (63943), telephone area code (816), county seat of Carter County (Van Buren), and school district assignment (East Carter County R-II 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 Grandin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.