Lake Viking Missouri Map
Lake Viking, Missouri — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Lake Viking, Daviess County.
Interactive Map of Lake Viking, Missouri
| City | Lake Viking |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| County | Daviess |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 39.934501 |
| Longitude | -94.071195 |
| Population | 311 |
| Density | 16.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Lake Viking, Missouri
Lake Viking is a locality in Daviess County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 311. The population density is 16.1 people per km². Lake Viking is located at 39.9345°N, 94.0712°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 64640.
Lake Viking sprawls across the land, a deep, blue heart beating within Daviess County. It lies 42.7 miles east-north-east of Saint Joseph, MO (from Saint Joseph, MO: bearing 74°T), and is situated 5.9 miles west-north-west of Gallatin. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons and the steady hand of agriculture, embrace its shores, their contours a testament to the patient sculpting of water and wind. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the sweet, dusty scent of drying hay, a fragrance that clings to everything, from the weathered planks of lakeside docks to the sun-bleached leaves of the oak trees. The water itself, a cool, inviting expanse, reflects the vast, often cloud-streaked Missouri sky, its surface rippling with the quiet conversations of dragonflies and the occasional splash of a jumping bass. The story of Lake Viking is one of transformation, from fields of corn and soybeans to a place of leisure and gathering. Originally conceived as a reservoir, its potential for recreation soon became apparent, drawing families and friends to its banks for summer days and weekend escapes. The local economy, once primarily tied to the land, now sees the ebb and flow of tourism, with small businesses catering to those seeking respite by the water. The distinctive character of Lake Viking is found in these quiet moments: the laughter of children echoing across the water, the steady hum of boat engines on a Saturday, and the profound stillness that descends as twilight paints the sky in hues of lavender and rose, a gentle reminder of nature's enduring presence.
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About This Lake Viking Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Lake Viking, 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 Lake Viking and Daviess County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Lake Viking is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Lake Viking is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 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. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
