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Macon Missouri Map

Explore Macon, 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 Macon, Missouri

How to Use This Macon, Missouri Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Macon, 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 Macon.

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	Macon
State	Missouri (MO)
County	Macon County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	39.742256
Longitude	-92.472686
Population	5,457
Density	347.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	63552
Area Code	816
County Seat	Macon
School District	Macon County R-I School District

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About Macon, Missouri

Macon is a locality in Macon County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,457. The population density is 347.6 people per km². Macon is located at 39.7423°N, 92.4727°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Macon is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 63552.

Macon spreads across the expansive northern plains where the horizon pulls the sky down to meet the golden hue of drying corn. It lies 22.5 miles north of Moberly, MO (from Moberly, MO: bearing 355°T), and is situated 31.8 miles south of Kirksville. Sunlight lingers upon the grasses of Jackson Street Park, casting long, thin shadows that stretch toward the quiet margins of the landscape. To the south, the distant silhouette of Bee Ridge haunts the hazy edge of the view, a reminder of the rising earth far beyond these flat expanses. Nearby, the banks of Sewer Creek hold the damp scent of cooling soil, while the waters of Macon Lake mirror the shifting colors of the clouds. The air here carries a weight of stillness, a terrestrial breath that defines the rhythm of the changing seasons.

Macon grew from the sturdy ambition of settlers who turned the prairie into a grid of commerce and stability. Early industry carved a path through the regional economy, favoring the steady output of agricultural processing and local manufacturing that still anchors the daily work of the residents. Trade routes once defined the pulse of the streets, and that legacy of hard labor remains visible in the brick facades and the utilitarian strength of the older buildings. Today, the town maintains a focused pace, prioritizing the quiet productivity of its workshops and the preservation of its modest business corridors. This dedication to local industry ensures that the character of Macon remains grounded in the tangible results of its own effort.

Macon fosters a cultural identity defined by a plain-spoken sincerity and a deep connection to the land that surrounds it. Residents gather at Jackson Street Park for communal milestones, sharing the simple comfort of an open space that belongs to everyone. The architecture of the downtown district reflects a time of careful construction, serving as a landmark for those who value the endurance of local craftsmanship. Within these borders, the influence of figures like the poet and novelist Edgar Lee Masters, who spent formative years in the region, lingers in the way people appreciate a well-told story or a moment of quiet reflection. Life here moves with a deliberate clarity, honoring the small traditions that make Macon a place where the present is always firmly rooted in its own distinct soil.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Rubey Street Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 177° S
Macon Lake Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 290° W
Don Schelle Ballfield (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 172° S
Long Branch Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 1.6 mi, 286° W
Long Branch State Park (State Park) — 1.8 mi, 298° NW
Long Branch Lake (Recreation Area) — 1.9 mi, 292° W
Atlanta Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 8.3 mi, 353° N
Farm Service Agency Interest Of Mo (National Wildlife Refuge) — 16.4 mi, 040° NE · 3,906 acres
Antique Tractor Display (Monument) — 22.1 mi, 278° W
Bucklin History Monument (Monument) — 22.3 mi, 278° W
Time Capsule Stone (Monument) — 22.3 mi, 278° W
Lion Statue (Public Artwork) — 23.0 mi, 177° S
Walt Disney Hometown Museum (Museum) — 25.3 mi, 266° W
ATSF Depot (Attraction) — 25.3 mi, 266° W
University Theatre (Theatre) — 31.4 mi, 350° N
Truman State Art Gallery (Gallery) — 31.4 mi, 350° N
Gallery 104 (Gallery) — 31.8 mi, 349° N
Ray Klinginsmith Amphitheater (Theatre) — 32.3 mi, 350° N
Clara's View Overlook (Viewpoint) — 40.5 mi, 116° SE
South Crawford School (historical) (Historic Ruins) — 40.6 mi, 332° NW

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