Laplata Missouri Map

About Laplata, Missouri

Laplata is a locality in Macon County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,374. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Laplata is located at 40.0234°N, 92.4916°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 63549.

Laplata rests in a landscape of gently rolling hills, a verdant quilt stitched by fields of corn and soybeans that stretch to the horizon. It lies 57.6 miles west of Quincy, IL (from Quincy, IL: bearing 276°T), and is situated 12.8 miles south-south-east of Kirksville. The air here, especially in the late afternoon when the sun begins its descent, carries a peculiar stillness, a quiet hum of agricultural life that seems to absorb all other sounds. Scattered farmsteads, their white-painted barns stark against the deep green of summer foliage, punctuate the undulating terrain, each a small kingdom unto itself. Creeks, their banks fringed with willows and sycamores, meander through the valleys, their waters reflecting the vast, often cloud-strewn, Missouri sky. This corner of Macon County has long been shaped by the land and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. The early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil, established Laplata with a vision for sustained agriculture, a legacy that continues to define its local economy. The rhythm of planting and harvest dictates the pulse of life, and the grain elevators, standing sentinel at the edge of town, are enduring symbols of this connection. While the railroad once brought a different kind of bustle, its tracks now serve as a quiet reminder of past transit, a silver ribbon fading into the green. The character of Laplata is one of quiet resilience, a place where hard work is understood and the changing seasons are met with a steady, unpretentious grace.

About This Laplata Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Laplata, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.023369, -92.491578. 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 Laplata and Macon County.

Detailed location data for Laplata includes the ZIP code (63549), telephone area code (816), county seat of Macon County (Macon), and school district assignment. 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 Laplata is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.