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Greenwood Missouri Map

Explore Greenwood, 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.

Interactive Map of Greenwood, Missouri

How to Use This Greenwood, Missouri Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Greenwood, 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 Greenwood.

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	Greenwood
State	Missouri (MO)
County	Jackson County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	38.84206
Longitude	-94.333545
Population	6,021
Density	445.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	64119, 64034
Area Code	816
County Seat	Independence
School District	Lee's Summit R-VII School District

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About Greenwood, Missouri

Greenwood is a locality in Jackson County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,021. The population density is 445.5 people per km². Greenwood is located at 38.8421°N, 94.3335°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Greenwood is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 64119, 64034.

Greenwood occupies a quiet expanse of the Missouri landscape where the horizon stretches wide and unburdened under a pale, persistent sky. It lies 4.6 miles south-southeast of Lee's Summit, MO (from Lee's Summit, MO: bearing 153°T), and is situated 4.6 miles south-southeast of Lees Summit. Big Creek carves a deliberate path through the earth nearby, feeding the damp soil that supports the surrounding woodlands and fields. To the west, the subtle shadow of Devil Ridge defines the distant edge of the world, a constant, low silhouette against the afternoon sun. Coot Lake lies only a mile away, its surface often catching the amber light of dusk like a piece of dropped glass. The Reed (James A.) Memorial Wildlife Area encompasses the immediate land, preserving a wilder, untamed character that feels distinct from the paved world beyond. Here, the wind carries the scent of dry grass and deep, turned soil, grounding the traveler in the rhythmic stillness of the plains.

Greenwood grew from the necessity of the land, serving as a point of congregation for those who worked the stubborn, fertile soil of the Missouri interior. The local economy remains tethered to the pulse of the regional trade, with industries that favor the quiet efficiency of the heartland over the frantic pace of larger metropolitan hubs. Early settlers recognized the value of the creek beds and the open acreage, organizing their lives around the cycles of harvest and the slow accumulation of resources. Small-scale commerce and local services provide the foundational fiber of the daily experience, mirroring the pragmatic, plain-spoken character of the surrounding region. Residents maintain a steady focus on the maintenance of their homesteads and the preservation of the trade routes that keep the local economy functioning. It is a place where industry is measured in tangible results, reflecting a history of endurance and quiet, deliberate growth.

Greenwood possesses a cultural identity defined by the modest, honest temperaments of its people and a refusal to court unnecessary pretense. Life here moves according to the changing seasons, marked by the simple shifts in the air and the collective work of the community rather than the fanfare of external events. While the land itself is the primary landmark, the Reed (James A.) Memorial Wildlife Area serves as a vital anchor for those who value the quietude of the natural world. No towering monuments or famous figures define the narrative here; rather, the character of the place is built upon the unremarkable, essential acts of its inhabitants. Local gatherings are infrequent and unforced, favoring the kind of conversation that requires no embellishment. People recognize one another by the work they do and the persistence they show, finding a quiet satisfaction in the predictable, enduring rhythms of the Missouri prairie.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Joel Dean Hitt Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 274° W
Reed (James A.) Memorial Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 023° NE
Lake Winnebago Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 256° W
Harvey E. "Jack" Gold (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 057° NE
Miller J. Fields (Local Recreation) — 4.7 mi, 351° N
Veteran's Memorial (Monument) — 5.1 mi, 140° SE
STG Studio (Theatre) — 6.3 mi, 324° NW
Longview Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 6.4 mi, 292° W
Longview Lake (Recreation Area) — 7.2 mi, 299° NW
Dining Bell (Public Artwork) — 7.3 mi, 004° N
Lone Jack Lake Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 7.7 mi, 065° NE
Natural Bridge (Attraction) — 8.0 mi, 333° NW
Battle of Lone Jack (Monument) — 8.8 mi, 079° E
Missouri Town Living History Museum Visitor Center (Museum) — 9.1 mi, 004° N
Teetering Rocks Executive Links Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 9.6 mi, 326° NW
Richards-Gebaur Memorial Airport (Historic Ruins) — 12.1 mi, 271° W
B&B Theatres (Cinema) — 12.8 mi, 190° S
Prairie Observation Deck (Viewpoint) — 13.1 mi, 282° W
Old Red Bridge Love Locks (Attraction) — 14.0 mi, 294° NW
The Pulse Performing Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 14.7 mi, 293° NW
Chimpanzees (Attraction) — 14.8 mi, 318° NW
Black-footed Cats (Attraction) — 14.8 mi, 317° NW
Daniel Brewer Art Studio & Gallery (Gallery) — 17.1 mi, 305° NW
The Rice Gallery of Fine Art (Gallery) — 17.2 mi, 286° W
Eva Reynolds Fine Art Gallery (Gallery) — 17.3 mi, 279° W
Wonderscope Children Museum (Museum) — 17.6 mi, 285° W
Big Muddy National Fish And Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 25.0 mi, 019° N · 32k acres
Farm Service Agency Interest Of Mo (National Wildlife Refuge) — 36.9 mi, 141° SE · 3,906 acres
Knob Noster State Park (State Park) — 38.2 mi, 099° E

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