Lathrop Missouri Map

About Lathrop, Missouri

Lathrop is a locality in Clinton County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,560. The population density is 243.6 people per km². Lathrop is located at 39.5483°N, 94.3299°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 64465.

Lathrop lies in the rolling heart of Clinton County, Missouri, where the land gently slopes toward shallow draws and wide, open fields. It lies 21.4 miles north-north-east of Liberty, MO (from Liberty, MO: bearing 13°T), and is situated 6.4 miles east of Plattsburg. Here, the sky feels vast, an endless canvas for the shifting moods of weather that paint the landscape with light. The character of Lathrop is etched in the sturdy brick of its older buildings and the steady, unassuming nature of its people, who move with a quiet purpose. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the scent of freshly turned earth and the distant hum of agricultural machinery, a constant reminder of the land's enduring pull. This region’s history is deeply tied to the fertile soil, a legacy of farming that has sustained Lathrop through generations. The local economy, while diversified, still finds its bedrock in the bounty of the surrounding farms, producing corn, soybeans, and livestock. The railroad, once a vital artery, continues to carve a path through the landscape, a silent witness to the town's evolution. While Lathrop may not boast grand monuments, its distinctive character is found in the quiet pride of its residents and the simple, honest rhythm of life lived close to the earth, where the setting sun often casts a warm, golden glow over the cultivated plains.

About This Lathrop Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lathrop, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.548335, -94.329946. 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 Lathrop and Clinton County.

Detailed location data for Lathrop includes the ZIP code (64465), telephone area code (816), county seat of Clinton County (Plattsburg), and school district assignment (Lathrop R-II 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 Lathrop is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.