Houston Lake Missouri Map

About Houston Lake, Missouri

Houston Lake is a locality in Platte County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 271. The population density is 1020.8 people per km². Houston Lake is located at 39.1928°N, 94.6202°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 64151.

Houston Lake lies a quiet expanse of Missouri water, its surface often a mirror to the vast, patient sky. It lies 3.6 miles west-south-west of Gladstone, MO (from Gladstone, MO: bearing 258°T), and is situated 6.8 miles north-north-west of Kansas City. The land here is a gentle roll, not the dramatic upheaval of mountains, but a landscape that feels deeply settled, as if it has always been this way. Cottonwood trees, their leaves a rustling whisper, fringe the shores, their roots gripping the dark, rich soil. In the distance, the fields stretch, a patchwork of greens and golds depending on the season, yielding to stands of oak and hickory that offer a deeper, shadowed quietude. The air itself carries a certain weight, a humid sweetness that hints at summer storms and the slow, steady growth of things. The history of Houston Lake is tied to the fertile ground and the water's bounty, a place where agriculture has long been the steady heartbeat of its economy. Generations have worked this land, coaxing crops from its earth, a tradition that continues to define much of the local character. While no single industry dominates, the farming heritage is palpable, and the small businesses that serve the community often reflect this grounded approach to life. The lake itself, more than just a pretty sight, has been a gathering place, a source of recreation, and a silent witness to the passage of time, its waters reflecting the enduring spirit of Houston Lake.

About This Houston Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Houston Lake, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.192781, -94.620234. 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 Houston Lake and Platte County.

Detailed location data for Houston Lake includes the ZIP code (64151), telephone area code (816), county seat of Platte County (Platte City), and school district assignment (Park Hill 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 Houston Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.