Lawson Missouri Map

About Lawson, Missouri

Lawson is a locality in Ray County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,905. The population density is 357.3 people per km². Lawson is located at 39.4383°N, 94.2041°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 64062.

Lawson rests in Ray County, a place where the land breathes with a subtle, rolling grace. It lies 17.6 miles north-east of Liberty, MO (from Liberty, MO: bearing 41°T), and is situated 9.7 miles east-north-east of Kearney. The terrain here is a gentle incline, a slow rise and fall of fertile earth that suggests the patient sculpting of water and wind over millennia. Here, the sky feels expansive, a vast canvas that shifts from the sharp clarity of midday blue to the soft, bruised hues of approaching twilight, painting the cultivated fields and scattered woodlands in a changing light. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, particularly after a rain, a reminder of the deep, dark loam that underlies everything. The scattered farmsteads and the quiet hum of activity hint at a life lived in close communion with the seasons. The history of Lawson is tied to the agricultural heart of Missouri, a legacy of hardworking settlers who recognized the bounty of this land. For generations, the economy has been rooted in the cultivation of crops, the sturdy barns and silos standing as silent witnesses to this enduring connection. This is a place where local traditions are not ostentatious displays but rather the quiet continuation of practices passed down, the steady rhythm of planting and harvest. The distinct character of Lawson lies not in grand monuments, but in the unassuming strength of its people and the quiet dignity of the landscape they inhabit, a place that feels both grounded and expansive, mirroring the wide Missouri sky overhead.

About This Lawson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lawson, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.438339, -94.20411. 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 Lawson and Ray County.

Detailed location data for Lawson includes the ZIP code (64062), telephone area code (816), county seat of Ray County (Richmond), and school district assignment (Lawson R-XIV 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 Lawson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.