Lamar Missouri Map

About Lamar, Missouri

Lamar is a locality in Barton County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,284. The population density is 317.7 people per km². Lamar is located at 37.4950°N, 94.2766°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 64759.

Lamar unfurls across rolling Missouri terrain, a landscape etched by the slow, persistent sculpting of water and wind. It lies 31.2 miles north-north-east of Joplin, MO (from Joplin, MO: bearing 25°T), and is situated 19.3 miles west-north-west of Lockwood. The land here breathes with a quiet resilience, where fields of emerald corn and golden wheat stretch towards horizons often softened by the hazy breath of summer. Ancient oaks, their branches gnarled like the hands of time, punctuate the open spaces, offering dappled shade to the infrequent traveler. Evenings descend with a particular grace, the sky bleeding from cerulean to amethyst, casting a luminous glow that seems to hold the very essence of the prairie's enduring spirit. The air itself carries a faint, sweet scent of ripening crops, a subtle perfume that speaks of earth and sun. The history of Lamar is a story of sustenance and adaptation, of a community built on the fertile ground of Barton County. Its early days were tied to the agricultural bounty of the region, a tradition that continues to shape its local economy, with farms producing a significant portion of the nation's poultry and a robust cattle industry. The railroad, a lifeline for commerce in generations past, still whispers its legacy through the town's quiet streets, a reminder of journeys made and goods transported. Lamar carries the proud heritage of its agricultural roots, a place where the harvest is not just an event, but a way of life, reflected in the steady, unhurried rhythm of its days and the enduring character of its people.

About This Lamar Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Lamar, 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 Lamar and Barton County.

Detailed location data for Lamar includes the ZIP code (64759), telephone area code (816), county seat of Barton County (Lamar), and school district assignment (Lamar R-I 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 Lamar is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.