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Lees Summit Missouri Map

Explore Lees Summit, Missouri, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Lees Summit, Missouri

How to Use This Lees Summit, Missouri Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Lees Summit, Missouri. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Missouri or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Lees Summit.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Lees Summit
State	Missouri (MO)
County	Jackson County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	38.910841
Longitude	-94.382172
Population	101,108
Density	680.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	64063, 64002, 64064, 64065, 64081
Area Code	816
County Seat	Independence

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About Lees Summit, Missouri

Lees Summit is a locality in Jackson County, Missouri, United States. With a population of 101,108, Lees Summit is a major urban centre in Missouri. The population density is 680.0 people per km². Lees Summit is located at 38.9108°N, 94.3822°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 64063, 64002, 64064.

Lees Summit occupies a high, expansive plateau where the Midwestern prairie begins to fold into the subtle, verdant topography of the western Missouri landscape. It lies 2.9 miles northeast of Mehlville, MO (from Mehlville, MO: bearing 54°T), and is situated 7.8 miles southwest of St. Louis. Sunlight here possesses a particular clarity, catching the golden stalks of late-summer grasses and casting long, violet shadows across the William B. Howard Station, which serves as a quiet anchor for the local terrain. The land is defined by the gentle, persistent carving of Cedar Creek, which meanders through the outskirts, while the horizon is occasionally broken by the distant, hazy silhouette of Devil Ridge visible on the clearest days. Unity Lake Number One rests nearby, a reflective expanse that mirrors the shifting, heavy clouds characteristic of the plains, grounding the suburban rhythm in the quiet persistence of water and earth.

Lees Summit emerged from the necessity of iron and steam, taking root at a high point along the railroad line where the elevation offered a vantage over the surrounding territory. Early settlers recognized the strategic advantage of this ridge, establishing a waypoint that transformed from a modest transit stop into a flourishing center for commerce and residence. The architecture in the older districts maintains a sturdy, unadorned integrity, echoing the pragmatic spirit of those who first cleared the soil to build a life on the high ground. Over the decades, Lees Summit has retained a sense of its original frontier ambition, evolving through the steady accumulation of brick and industry rather than sudden, ephemeral change.

Economic vitality in Lees Summit flows from a diverse base of light manufacturing, healthcare, and professional services that support the broader regional grid. The infrastructure reflects a deliberate expansion, with corridors of commerce linking the residential neighborhoods to the logistical arteries that feed the greater metropolitan region. While the educational landscape is anchored by robust public systems that prioritize technical and academic achievement, the town remains a hub for those who value the intersection of professional opportunity and regional stability. This steady pulse of activity is sustained by a local commitment to maintaining the physical networks that keep the machinery of daily life moving with dependable efficiency.

Culture in Lees Summit is defined by a deep-seated appreciation for the traditions of the plains, where the calendar is marked by the seasonal shifts in the quality of light and the rhythms of the regional harvest. Annual festivals draw the population into the streets to celebrate the shared heritage of the Show-Me state, often underscored by the scent of woodsmoke and the informal, plain-spoken hospitality found in local gathering places. Residents frequently travel to nearby stadiums to support professional sports teams, yet they also find recreation along the Lake Vista Trail, where the path offers a quiet passage through the native woodland. While individuals of note have called the region home, the true character of Lees Summit resides in the collective experience of its people, who maintain a quiet, enduring pride in their place on the high, open ground.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lea Mckeighan (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 008° N
Summit (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 304° NW
STG Studio (Theatre) — 1.2 mi, 289° W
Miller J. Fields (Local Recreation) — 1.8 mi, 092° E
Winterset Nature Area (Local Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 267° W
Reed (James A.) Memorial Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 116° SE
Natural Bridge (Attraction) — 2.6 mi, 338° N
Longview Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 3.3 mi, 255° W
Longview Lake (Recreation Area) — 3.9 mi, 250° W
Dining Bell (Public Artwork) — 4.0 mi, 051° NE
Teetering Rocks Executive Links Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 4.2 mi, 320° NW
Missouri Town Living History Museum Visitor Center (Museum) — 5.4 mi, 038° NE
Harvey E. "Jack" Gold (Monument) — 5.6 mi, 134° SE
Bridger (Jim) Urban Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.6 mi, 054° NE
Ruskin Heights Tornado Memorial (Monument) — 6.9 mi, 277° W
The Blue Spring (Monument) — 8.3 mi, 035° NE
Chimpanzees (Attraction) — 9.6 mi, 310° NW
Chimpanzee Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 9.6 mi, 310° NW
Leopard Tortoise (Attraction) — 9.6 mi, 310° NW
Yellow-billed Stork (Attraction) — 9.6 mi, 310° NW
Richards-Gebaur Memorial Airport (Historic Ruins) — 10.6 mi, 244° SW
The Pulse Performing Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 11.0 mi, 275° W
Daniel Brewer Art Studio & Gallery (Gallery) — 12.4 mi, 294° NW
The Peace Pavilion (Museum) — 12.7 mi, 350° N
Engelwood Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 12.7 mi, 344° N
Pottery Art (Gallery) — 12.7 mi, 344° N
Winner Road Gallery (Gallery) — 12.7 mi, 344° N
Big Muddy National Fish And Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 21.7 mi, 029° NE · 32k acres
Marais Des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 47.5 mi, 195° S · 15k acres

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