Lakeshire Missouri Map

About Lakeshire, Missouri

Lakeshire is a locality in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,396. The population density is 2166.3 people per km². Lakeshire is located at 38.5387°N, 90.3351°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 63123.

Lakeshire unfolds across rolling terrain, a quiet expanse where the Missouri sky casts a soft, diffused light upon its leafy streets. It lies 2.2 miles north-north-west of Mehlville, MO (from Mehlville, MO: bearing 342°T), and is situated 9.6 miles south-west of St. Louis. The land here gently slopes, a subtle undulation that guides the eye toward the distant glimmer of water, hinting at the aquatic presence that gives the locality its name. Mature trees, their branches a complex filigree against the blue, punctuate the landscape, offering shade and a sense of established peace. The air, particularly in the quiet hours before dawn or as dusk settles, carries a cool, earthy scent, a whisper of damp soil and verdant growth that seems to permeate everything. The story of Lakeshire is one of gradual growth, tied intrinsically to the development of St. Louis County and the broader agricultural heritage of the region. While not a hub of heavy industry, its economy has long been supported by the diligence of its residents, a blend of local businesses and those who commute to larger employment centers, their days marked by the steady rhythm of daily life. The presence of the lakes themselves, remnants of glacial activity or carefully managed waterways, provides a focal point for recreation and a gentle reminder of the natural forces that shaped this corner of the state. These bodies of water, often reflecting the changing moods of the sky, lend a distinct character to Lakeshire, a sense of accessible tranquility within the broader urban sprawl.

About This Lakeshire Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lakeshire, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.538664, -90.335116. 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 Lakeshire and St. Louis County.

Detailed location data for Lakeshire includes the ZIP code (63123), telephone area code (314), county seat of St. Louis County (Clayton), and school district assignment (Affton 101 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 Lakeshire is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.