Explore Liberty, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Liberty, 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 Liberty.
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 | Liberty |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| County | Clay County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 39.239312 |
| Longitude | -94.418892 |
| Population | 30,167 |
| Density | 404.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 65063, 64068 |
| Area Code | 573, 816 |
| County Seat | Liberty |
| School District | Liberty 53 School District |
Liberty reveals itself through the quiet persistence of the Cates Branch as it meanders through the landscape, carving a path through the earth that defines the local terrain. It lies 7.8 miles east-northeast of Gladstone, MO (from Gladstone, MO: bearing 68°T), and is situated 8.9 miles south-southwest of Kearney. The regional character is shaped by the gentle elevation of the land, which provides a steady horizon that feels vast and unconfined. To the far distance, the profile of Badger Ridge creates a faint, jagged silhouette against the sky, grounding the view in a sense of geological permanence. Residents often find solace in the open access of Green Space, where the native flora shifts colors with the changing Missouri seasons. On quiet afternoons, the water of William L Howard Lake catches the amber light of the sun, casting a stillness that settles over the surrounding fields.
Liberty maintains a deep connection to its origins, having served as a vital center for commerce and agriculture since its earliest days of settlement. The local economy has evolved from its agrarian roots into a diverse environment where education and professional services now provide a steady rhythm to daily life. Merchants and craftsmen contribute to a regional stability that favors long-term growth over fleeting trends, reflecting the plain-spoken industriousness of the broader Midwest. Small businesses flourish in the main corridors, drawing on a legacy of self-reliance that has persisted through generations of change. The proximity to regional hubs ensures that the town remains connected to the broader movements of the state while keeping its own distinct commercial pulse.
Liberty fosters an intellectual and civic spirit, largely influenced by the presence of William Jewell College, which has anchored the academic life of the region for well over a century. The cultural identity of the area is further colored by the legacy of figures like Alexander Doniphan, whose historical impact remains a subject of contemplation for those who walk the quiet streets. Landmarks such as the historic downtown square serve as a gathering point for local events, where the cadence of conversation remains deliberate and thoughtful. Throughout the year, community events bring neighbors together in a display of local fellowship that feels both casual and sincere. This environment encourages a life that values the weight of history while remaining firmly engaged with the present day.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Liberty, Missouri. Coordinates: 39.239312, -94.418892. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Liberty includes the ZIP code (65063, 64068), telephone area code (573, 816), county seat of Clay County (Liberty), and school district assignment (Liberty 53 School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |