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Herculaneum Missouri Map

Explore Herculaneum, 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 Herculaneum, Missouri

How to Use This Herculaneum, Missouri Map

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

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

Latitude	38.257558
Longitude	-90.39313
Population	4,672
Density	433.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	63048
Area Code	314
County Seat	Hillsboro
School District	Dunklin R-V School District

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About Herculaneum, Missouri

Herculaneum is a locality in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,672. The population density is 433.8 people per km². Herculaneum is located at 38.2576°N, 90.3931°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Herculaneum is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 63048.

Herculaneum defines its character through the steady presence of the Joachim Creek, which carves a path through the landscape with quiet persistence. It lies 3.4 miles north-northeast of Festus, MO (from Festus, MO: bearing 15°T), and is situated 8.0 miles southeast of Antonia. The surrounding terrain rises into modest elevations that eventually give way to the distant silhouette of Sand Ridge on the horizon. To the north, the land transitions into the expansive openness of the regional plains, while the proximity of Schaeffer Hollow adds a subtle depth to the local topography. Residents often find a moment of peace at Teamsters Lake, a modest body of water that reflects the shifting colors of the Missouri sky. The air here holds a particular clarity at dusk, when the shadows stretch long across the fields and the rhythm of the day slows to a contemplative pace.

Herculaneum emerged from a history deeply tied to the industrial extraction and processing of lead, a legacy that shaped the very foundation of the local economy. For generations, the labor of the smelter defined the daily lives of families, grounding the community in the tangible output of heavy industry. This work required a certain grit and a plain-spoken approach to progress that remains visible in the sturdy architecture of the older districts. While the industrial focus has evolved over time, the spirit of those early laborers persists in the way the land is managed and utilized today. Economic life continues to balance the remnants of this manufacturing heritage with newer efforts to sustain the livelihoods of those who call Herculaneum home.

Cultural life in Herculaneum finds a communal anchor at the Herculaneum City Hall & Rec, where neighbors gather for events that mark the turning of the seasons. The local character reflects a blend of the practical, hands-on temperament common to the region and a quiet pride in the community’s endurance. While the landscape is modest, the sense of place is reinforced by the simple landmarks that dot the local streets and the shared experiences of residents during seasonal festivities. Notable figures such as the professional baseball player Ken Reitz, who spent his formative years in the region, carry the local spirit into the broader sphere of public life. Life here moves with an unpretentious grace, defined by the steady flow of the Joachim Creek and the enduring bonds of a population that values plain honesty above all else.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Tri City L League/Bates Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 032° NE
Bates Park/Creek Access (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 053° NE
Austin Pitairn Roadside Park (State Recreation Area) — 1.0 mi, 188° S
Sun Valley Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 2.7 mi, 347° N
Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 2.8 mi, 041° NE · 16k acres
Sandy Creek Covered Bridge (Attraction) — 7.7 mi, 289° W
Victoria Glades Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 9.0 mi, 246° SW
Frisco Hill Stone (Monument) — 9.5 mi, 339° N
Bonnie "Willow" Shiun (Monument) — 12.9 mi, 224° SW
World War One Doughboy (Public Artwork) — 13.2 mi, 071° E
Pink Elephant (Attraction) — 14.5 mi, 352° N
Tweed Prairie (Nature Reserve) — 14.9 mi, 022° N
Bob's Memorial (Monument) — 16.4 mi, 036° NE
Washington State Park (State Park) — 18.3 mi, 227° SW
Saint Francois State Park (State Park) — 19.3 mi, 200° S
Pertoglyphs (Historic Ruins) — 20.1 mi, 232° SW
Busch Estate Carriage Rides (Attraction) — 20.3 mi, 006° N
Grant's Farm Parking Lot (Attraction) — 20.4 mi, 006° N
Elk Hollow (Viewpoint) — 20.5 mi, 337° NW
World Bird Sanctuary (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 20.7 mi, 338° N
Wolf Sanctuary (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 20.8 mi, 334° NW
Aggregate Processing Works Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 21.3 mi, 339° N
Red Bud Area Museum (Museum) — 21.9 mi, 098° E
Frick Theater (Theatre) — 23.1 mi, 006° N
Wildfruit Gallery (Gallery) — 23.1 mi, 020° N
Gateway Center for Performing Arts (Theatre) — 23.3 mi, 007° N
Mark Twain National Forest (National Forest) — 30.9 mi, 225° SW · 1.5M acres
Big Muddy National Fish And Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 31.1 mi, 347° N · 32k acres

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