Lone Jack Missouri Map

About Lone Jack, Missouri

Lone Jack is a locality in Jackson County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,412. The population density is 96.9 people per km². Lone Jack is located at 38.8708°N, 94.1738°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 64086.

Lone Jack rests in a landscape of rolling Missouri farmland, where the land gently slopes and rises, offering glimpses of distant tree lines against the vast, open sky. It lies 11.5 miles east-south-east of Lee's Summit, MO (from Lee's Summit, MO: bearing 104°T), and is situated 7.7 miles north-east of Pleasant Hill. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of cut hay and the earthy scent of soil freshly turned, a fragrance that seems to settle deep within the senses. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch out like patterned quilts, their green and gold hues shifting with the breeze, and the roads, often bordered by sturdy oaks and maples, wind their way through this serene agricultural heartland. The quietude is profound, broken only by the distant hum of a tractor or the call of a hawk circling overhead, a stillness that invites a slower, more considered way of being. The history of Lone Jack is intricately tied to the land it inhabits, a place where the echoes of the Civil War still resonate, particularly around the site of a significant battle that shaped the region's narrative. This agricultural foundation remains the bedrock of Lone Jack's economy, with generations of families tending the fertile soil, their livelihoods woven into the cyclical rhythm of planting and harvest. While the broader agricultural sector provides the economic pulse, the character of Lone Jack is also defined by its enduring sense of community, a collective spirit found in the local gathering spots where neighbors share news and traditions are passed down. The landscape itself, with its broad vistas and the subtle changes of seasons painted across the fields, continues to be the most compelling landmark, a constant reminder of the natural beauty that underpins the human endeavor in this part of Jackson County.

About This Lone Jack Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lone Jack, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.870842, -94.173834. 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 Lone Jack and Jackson County.

Detailed location data for Lone Jack includes the ZIP code (64070), telephone area code (816), county seat of Jackson County (Independence), and school district assignment (Lone Jack C-6 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 Lone Jack is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.