La Monte Missouri Map

About La Monte, Missouri

La Monte is a locality in Pettis County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,126. The population density is 348.0 people per km². La Monte is located at 38.7742°N, 93.4252°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 65337.

La Monte breathes with the broad, open sky of western Missouri, a place where the horizon stretches with an almost audacious generosity. It lies 49.0 miles east-south-east of Blue Springs, MO (from Blue Springs, MO: bearing 110°T), and is situated 7.8 miles east-north-east of Whiteman AFB. Rolling fields, a patchwork of emerald and gold depending on the season, give way to the gentle slopes that characterize this corner of Pettis County. The air here carries the clean scent of turned earth and distant hay, a perfume that mingles with the faintest whisper of exhaust from the occasional passing truck on Highway 65. In the quiet hours, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, casting long, theatrical shadows across the landscape, one can almost feel the vastness of the sky pressing down, a silent, benevolent weight that defines the very character of La Monte. This land, once walked by Osage and later settled by ambitious farmers and railroad men, has always been tied to the bounty of the soil. The establishment of La Monte was intrinsically linked to the expansion of the Missouri Pacific Railroad, a steel artery that brought commerce and connection to this fertile ground. The local economy still hums with the sturdy rhythm of agriculture, with corn and soybeans standing as proud banners of its enduring legacy, though a scattering of small businesses and workshops also contribute to the town's quiet prosperity. There are no grand monuments here, no towering cathedrals to attract the pilgrim's gaze, but rather a collection of modest homes and familiar storefronts that speak to a history of practical endeavor and neighborly resilience, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have called La Monte home.

About This La Monte Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of La Monte, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.774181, -93.42521. 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 La Monte and Pettis County.

Detailed location data for La Monte includes the ZIP code (65337), telephone area code (573), county seat of Pettis County (Sedalia), and school district assignment (La Monte R-IV 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 La Monte is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.