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Jefferson City Missouri Map

Explore Jefferson City, 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 Jefferson City, Missouri

How to Use This Jefferson City, Missouri Map

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

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

Latitude	38.567461
Longitude	-92.175254
Population	43,228
Density	462.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	65101, 65102, 65103, 65104, 65105
Area Code	573
County Seat	Jefferson City
School District	Jefferson City Public Schools

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About Jefferson City, Missouri

Jefferson City is a locality in Cole County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of 43,228. The population density is 462.9 people per km². Jefferson City is located at 38.5675°N, 92.1753°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Jefferson City is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 65101, 65102, 65103.

Jefferson City emerges from the central Missouri landscape as a place defined by the persistent, winding path of Wears Creek. It lies 22.3 miles south-southwest of Fulton, MO (from Fulton, MO: bearing 213°T), and is situated 5.2 miles south-southwest of Holts Summit. The terrain around Jefferson City shifts from flat, fertile ground into the broken, limestone-rich topography that leads toward the distant, hazy silhouette of Cote Sans Dessein. Residents often walk the grounds of Deborah Cooper Park, where the air holds the scent of damp earth and the quiet stillness of the inland plains. To the north, the land stretches out in wide, open fields, while a short distance away, the stillness of Hough Park Lake reflects the changing colors of the sky. Farther out, the dense, shadowed canopy of Painted Rock State Forest provides a dark, green contrast to the open horizon, and the low, carved depression of Frog Hollow marks the subtle shifts in the regional elevation.

Jefferson City anchors itself in a history of governance and steady, deliberate labor that defines the local economy. The administrative life of the state capital hums with a quiet, persistent energy, supported by a workforce dedicated to public service, education, and professional trade. Small-scale manufacturing and local commerce provide the bedrock of the economy, keeping the pace of life measured and predictable. The town grew through the nineteenth century as a hub for those moving through the interior, developing an industrial base that values reliability over rapid, volatile expansion. The influence of early settlers remains visible in the sturdy brick architecture that lines the older streets, standing as a quiet record of the families who built their lives here. This industrious spirit continues to shape the daily rhythm, ensuring that Jefferson City remains a functional, grounded center of regional commerce.

The cultural character of Jefferson City reveals itself in the plain-spoken nature of its people and the slow, deliberate way they observe the changing seasons. Landmarks such as the towering, limestone-clad state capitol building dominate the skyline, serving as a constant, stoic reminder of the town’s primary purpose. Local events often center on community gatherings that honor the seasonal harvests and the traditions brought by the diverse European lineages that settled the region. While the town maintains a modest profile, it claims a connection to individuals of genuine note, such as the legendary singer and entertainer Josephine Baker, who spent her formative years in the region. The quietude of the evenings, when the light fades over the limestone bluffs, captures the essence of a life lived away from the frantic pace of larger urban centers. People here find a particular satisfaction in the simple, steady progression of their days, anchored firmly by the traditions and the land they occupy.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lincoln University Open Space (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 146° SE
Soldiers' Memorial Plaza (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 122° SE
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 064° NE
Cole County War Memorial (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 030° NE
Washington Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 309° NW
Scene One Theatre (Theatre) — 0.7 mi, 017° N
Missouri State Penitentiary Museum (Museum) — 0.7 mi, 063° NE
Sonny Liston Portrait (Public Artwork) — 0.8 mi, 069° E
Missouri Governor's Mansion Tours (Attraction) — 0.8 mi, 023° NE
Lewis and Clark Monument (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 015° N
Elizabeth Rozier Gallery (Gallery) — 0.8 mi, 020° N
Lohman Building (Museum) — 0.8 mi, 018° N
Park Place Neighborhood Park (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 086° E
Capitol Remnants (Historic Ruins) — 0.9 mi, 026° NE
Jeff City Radio Facility (State Recreation Area) — 2.3 mi, 242° SW
Katy Trail (State Park) — 2.7 mi, 021° N
Runge Nature Center Park (State Conservation Area) — 3.1 mi, 295° NW
Conservation Commission Hq (State Conservation Area) — 3.1 mi, 295° NW
GQT Capital 8 (Cinema) — 4.2 mi, 289° W
Museum of Missouri Military History (Museum) — 5.7 mi, 103° E
Pikes Camp Access (State Recreation Area) — 6.5 mi, 179° S
Mark Twain National Forest (National Forest) — 9.0 mi, 358° N · 1.5M acres
Cote Sans Dessin (Attraction) — 9.9 mi, 083° E
Cedar Creek Purchase Unit (National Forest) — 15.2 mi, 359° N · 42 acres
Big Muddy National Fish And Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 15.9 mi, 074° E · 32k acres
Bluff Overlook (Viewpoint) — 16.5 mi, 073° E
Boathenge (Attraction) — 20.7 mi, 327° NW
Veterans Memorial & Museum (Museum) — 22.8 mi, 031° NE
Westminster Women's History Museum (Museum) — 22.8 mi, 031° NE
Schnabel Woods Natural Area (Nature Reserve) — 24.7 mi, 327° NW

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