Lancaster Missouri Map

About Lancaster, Missouri

Lancaster is a locality in Schuyler County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 742. The population density is 160.5 people per km². Lancaster is located at 40.5209°N, 92.5280°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 63548.

Lancaster rests within a landscape of rolling hills, where fields of corn and soybeans stretch to meet the horizon, their stalks rustling like whispered secrets in the persistent Missouri breeze. It lies 35.0 miles south of Ottumwa, IA (from Ottumwa, IA: bearing 190°T), and is situated 8.0 miles north-north-east of Queen City. The land here is a generous canvas, painted with the subtle greens and golds of agriculture, punctuated by clusters of oak and maple trees that offer shade and a touch of wildness. Creeks, like veins of silver, meander through the valleys, their banks often softened by wild roses and Queen Anne's lace, creating a quiet beauty that settles deep into the bones of the place. The air itself often carries a clean, earthy scent, especially after a summer rain, a testament to the fertile soil that has sustained life here for generations. The history of Lancaster is deeply entwined with the earth it occupies, a story of pioneers drawn to the rich farmland and the promise of a new beginning. Its economy, for much of its existence, has been rooted in agriculture, with farmers cultivating the bounty of the land. Evidence of this enduring connection can be seen in the sturdy barns and weathered fences that dot the countryside, each telling a silent tale of hard work and perseverance. While the world outside Lancaster has rushed forward, the pace of life within its limits often feels calibrated to the seasons, a gentle ebb and flow dictated by planting and harvest. The distinctive character of Lancaster is not found in grand monuments but in the quiet dignity of its people and the enduring spirit of the land they call home.

About This Lancaster Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lancaster, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.520863, -92.527966. 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 Lancaster and Schuyler County.

Detailed location data for Lancaster includes the ZIP code (63548), telephone area code (816), county seat of Schuyler County (Lancaster), and school district assignment (Schuyler County 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 Lancaster is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.