Irwin Missouri Map

About Irwin, Missouri

Irwin is a locality in Barton County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 43. The population density is 94.3 people per km². Irwin is located at 37.5887°N, 94.2855°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 64759.

Irwin rests in a landscape defined by the gentle roll of the land, where fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons that always seem to hold a hint of distant storms. It lies 37.0 miles north-north-east of Joplin, MO (from Joplin, MO: bearing 20°T), and is situated 6.5 miles north of Lamar. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the clean scent of tilled earth and the faint, sweet perfume of wild clover that pushes its way through the roadside ditches. Broadleaf trees, mostly oak and hickory, dot the pastures and line the quiet country lanes, their branches reaching out like patient arms. The sky over Irwin is a vast canvas, often painted with dramatic cloud formations that cast moving shadows across the farmland, lending a subtle, ever-changing drama to the otherwise serene setting. The story of Irwin is tied to the fertile soil and the enduring spirit of those who worked it. Originally settled by families drawn to the rich farmland of Barton County, the area's economy has long been anchored in agriculture, a tradition that continues to shape the rhythm of life. You can still see the weathered barns and silos, silent witnesses to generations of planting and harvest. While large-scale industry hasn't found a strong foothold, the local businesses that do exist, from the grain elevator to the hardware store, serve as vital hubs for the surrounding farms, fostering a sense of shared purpose. The quiet hum of tractors in the distance is a constant reminder of the land's enduring importance to Irwin.

About This Irwin Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Irwin, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.588656, -94.285504. 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 Irwin and Barton County.

Detailed location data for Irwin includes the ZIP code (64759), telephone area code (816), county seat of Barton County (Lamar), and school district assignment (Lamar R-I 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 Irwin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.