McCord Bend Missouri Map

About McCord Bend, Missouri

McCord Bend is a locality in Stone County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 138. The population density is 408.1 people per km². McCord Bend is located at 36.7859°N, 93.5041°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 65656.

McCord Bend lies in the rolling Ozark foothills, a place where the land itself seems to exhale a quiet, earthy scent. It lies 31.8 miles south-south-west of Springfield, MO (from Springfield, MO: bearing 201°T), and is situated 9.1 miles south-south-east of Crane. The terrain here is a study in subtle shifts, from the broad, sun-drenched shoulders of hills to the shadowed creases where water has patiently worked its way through stone. Ancient oaks and hickory trees form dense canopies, their leaves a shifting mosaic of emerald and gold, filtering the sunlight into dappled patterns on the undergrowth. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the faint, sweet perfume of wild honeysuckle and the clean, mineral tang of exposed rock. Creeks, clear and cool, thread their way through the valleys, their gentle murmur a constant, soothing presence. McCord Bend is a land of quiet permanence, where the seasons paint the landscape with a deliberate, unhurried hand. The history of McCord Bend is tied to the bounty of the land and the flow of its waterways. For generations, this area has been shaped by the cultivation of crops suited to its rich soil and the timber harvested from its abundant forests. The White River, a powerful artery of the Ozarks, has always played a vital role, historically providing a means of transport and now offering recreation for those who seek its embrace. While large-scale industry has largely bypassed McCord Bend, a strong sense of self-reliance and a connection to traditional crafts and farming practices persist. You can still find folks here who know the land intimately, their lives a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of the Ozarks, a spirit reflected in the unpretentious architecture and the slow, steady hum of life.

About This McCord Bend Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of McCord Bend, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.785894, -93.50408. 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 McCord Bend and Stone County.

Detailed location data for McCord Bend includes the ZIP code (65656), telephone area code (417), county seat of Stone County (Galena), and school district assignment (Galena R-II 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 McCord Bend is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.