Iron Mountain Lake Missouri Map
Explore Iron Mountain Lake, Missouri, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Iron Mountain Lake, Missouri
| City | Iron Mountain Lake |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| County | St. Francois County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 37.693106 |
| Longitude | -90.622624 |
| Population | 640 |
| Density | 125.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 63624 |
| Area Code | 816 |
| County Seat | Farmington |
| School District | Bismarck R-V School District |
About Iron Mountain Lake, Missouri
Iron Mountain Lake is a locality in St. Francois County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 640. The population density is 125.9 people per km². Iron Mountain Lake is located at 37.6931°N, 90.6226°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Iron Mountain Lake is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 63624.Iron Mountain Lake occupies a quiet hollow where the shadows of the Saint Francois Mountains stretch long and purple across the rugged Missouri terrain. It lies 12.5 miles west-southwest of Farmington, MO (from Farmington, MO: bearing 241°T), and is situated 12.5 miles south-southwest of Park Hills. Indian Creek carves a path through the landscape, its waters moving with a deliberate, steady cadence that draws the eye toward the low, timbered ridges bordering the horizon. The air here holds a distinct, metallic coolness, a remnant of the geological character that defines this basin, while the light at dusk settles in heavy, golden layers over the surrounding woods. Within the boundaries of the Iron Mountain Lake park, the stillness is absolute, broken only by the thin, sharp call of a hawk circling above the dense canopy.
Iron Mountain Lake serves as a quiet witness to the legacy of regional mineral extraction, reflecting the industrial pulse that once dictated the pace of life in this corner of the state. While the fervor of mining has long since receded into the local memory, the economy remains tied to the slow, deliberate rhythms of the land and the modest commerce of a populace that values self-reliance. Residents often look toward the distant Taum Sauk Trail for recreation, finding a connection to the wilder reaches of the backcountry that lie beyond the more settled corridors. Life in Iron Mountain Lake moves with the unforced patience of the seasons, maintaining a character shaped by the steady, unassuming virtues of those who have chosen to remain in this deliberate, earth-bound geography.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Bismarck Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.0 mi, 345° N
- Buford Mountain Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.8 mi, 276° W
- Elephant Rocks State Park (State Park) — 4.2 mi, 234° SW
- Mark Twain National Forest (National Forest) — 4.4 mi, 150° SE · 1.5M acres
- Memorial (Attraction) — 4.5 mi, 233° SW
- Pilot Knob National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.0 mi, 180° S · 192 acres
- Arcadia Valley Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 7.0 mi, 185° S
- Saint Joe State Park (State Park) — 7.6 mi, 040° NE
- Roselle Access (State Recreation Area) — 9.5 mi, 135° SE
- Mina Sauk Falls (Attraction) — 11.1 mi, 216° SW
- Bell Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 11.2 mi, 254° W · 9,183 acres
- Bootleg Access (State Recreation Area) — 11.2 mi, 320° NW
- Old Time Flea Market (Attraction) — 12.3 mi, 051° NE
- Pine Rock Overlook (Viewpoint) — 12.3 mi, 133° SE
- Fine Arts Theater (Theatre) — 13.1 mi, 036° NE
- Council Ring (Theatre) — 15.7 mi, 100° E
- Bonne Terre Mine (Museum) — 16.3 mi, 014° N
- Huck's Cove (Theme Park) — 16.4 mi, 104° E
- Taum Sauk Nature Museum (Museum) — 16.4 mi, 223° SW
- Ozark Trail Northern John Roth Memorial (Monument) — 18.7 mi, 271° W
- Rockpile Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 19.9 mi, 150° SE · 4,281 acres
- Hawkins Homestead (Historic Ruins) — 23.9 mi, 318° NW
- Pontoon Rides (Attraction) — 24.3 mi, 317° NW
- Ozark Trail Southern John Roth Memorial (Monument) — 24.5 mi, 250° W
- WWI Memorial Plaque (Monument) — 24.7 mi, 316° NW
- Pertoglyphs (Historic Ruins) — 26.8 mi, 353° N
- Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 36.4 mi, 030° NE · 16k acres
- Center for French Colonial Life (Museum) — 37.2 mi, 058° NE
- Perry Park Center (Cinema) — 42.1 mi, 087° E
- Blue Springs Creek Conservation Area (Nature Reserve) — 42.5 mi, 314° NW
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About This Iron Mountain Lake Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Iron Mountain Lake, Missouri. Coordinates: 37.693106, -90.622624. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Iron Mountain Lake includes the ZIP code (63624), telephone area code (816), county seat of St. Francois County (Farmington), and school district assignment (Bismarck R-V School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
