Ludlow Missouri Map

About Ludlow, Missouri

Ludlow is a locality in Livingston County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 111. The population density is 273.0 people per km². Ludlow is located at 39.6550°N, 93.7022°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Ludlow is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 64656.

Ludlow commands a quiet stretch of Missouri earth where the horizon is defined by the steady, rhythmic expansion of fertile plains and the subtle dip of the terrain. It lies 35.4 miles northeast of Excelsior Springs, MO (from Excelsior Springs, MO: bearing 52°T), and is situated 12.5 miles southwest of Chillicothe. The landscape is defined by the nearby flow of Shoal Creek, which traces a winding path through the soil, offering a cool, reflective contrast to the golden grasses that dominate the fields. Beyond the immediate flatlands, the elevation shifts toward the distant, hazy silhouette of Yankee Ridge, a reminder of the tectonic patience that shaped this region. Sunlight here possesses a particular clarity, catching the dust motes in the late afternoon and turning the surrounding woods into a study of deep amber and shadow, while the nearby Low Gap Valley gathers the cooling air of evening like a basin filling with mist.

Agriculture serves as the pulse of Ludlow, where the seasonal cycles of planting and harvest dictate the pace of life and maintain a connection to the land that has persisted for generations. While the quietude suggests a place untouched by time, the proximity to Bunch Hollow Conservation Area provides a sanctuary for local wildlife and a stark, preserved reminder of the native prairie environment. Those seeking a change of scenery often look toward the quiet expanse of Ulrich Lake, where the water remains still enough to mirror the clouds with perfect fidelity. Economic life remains grounded in the honest labor of the fields and the sturdy, unadorned commerce of a settlement that favors utility and perseverance over the clamor of larger hubs.

About This Ludlow Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ludlow, Missouri. Coordinates: 39.655015, -93.702158. 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 Ludlow includes the ZIP code (64656), telephone area code (816), county seat of Livingston County (Chillicothe), and school district assignment (Southwest Livingston County R-I School District).

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.