LaGrange Missouri Map

About LaGrange, Missouri

LaGrange is a locality in Lewis County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,020. The population density is 120.0 people per km². LaGrange is located at 40.0428°N, 91.4977°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 63448.

LaGrange rests on the western bluffs overlooking the mighty Mississippi River. It lies 8.7 miles north-north-west of Quincy, IL (from Quincy, IL: bearing 328°T), and is situated 6.2 miles south of Canton. The land here is a study in patient geology, where rolling farmland surrenders to steeper inclines that plunge towards the water's edge. Ancient oaks and maples, their branches thick with the secrets of seasons, cast long shadows across fields of ripening corn and soybeans, their stalks rustling like hushed conversations in the persistent breeze. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a damp, earthy scent, a mingling of loam, river water, and the sweet perfume of honeysuckle clinging to weathered fences. The sky above LaGrange often stretches wide and pale, a canvas for dramatic cloud formations that drift lazily, hinting at the ever-present power of the weather systems that shape this corner of Missouri. This quiet settlement, once a hub of steamboat activity, still bears the imprint of its riverine past, though its primary economic engine has shifted to the bounty of the land. The rich alluvial soil, a gift from the Mississippi's ancient floods, sustains a robust agricultural tradition, with generations of families tending the same fields. History whispers from the sturdy brick buildings that line the modest main street, remnants of a time when LaGrange was a vital port connecting the heartland to the wider world. A distinctive feature of LaGrange is its enduring connection to education, a legacy that continues to shape its character and provide a gentle, thoughtful undercurrent to the daily lives of its inhabitants, a stark contrast to the raw, untamed power of the river that flows just beyond its doorstep.

About This LaGrange Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of LaGrange, Missouri with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 LaGrange and Lewis County.

Detailed location data for LaGrange includes the ZIP code (63448), telephone area code (314), county seat of Lewis County (Monticello), and school district assignment. 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 LaGrange is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.