Merriam Woods Missouri Map
Merriam Woods, Missouri — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Merriam Woods, Taney County.
Interactive Map of Merriam Woods, Missouri
| City | Merriam Woods |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| County | Taney |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 36.71395 |
| Longitude | -93.161847 |
| Population | 2,047 |
| Density | 561.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Merriam Woods, Missouri
Merriam Woods is a locality in Taney County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,047. The population density is 561.5 people per km². Merriam Woods is located at 36.7139°N, 93.1618°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 65740.
Merriam Woods lies in a landscape sculpted by the Ozark Plateau, a region where rolling hills embrace valleys and the air carries the scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 35.5 miles south-south-east of Springfield, MO (from Springfield, MO: bearing 168°T), and is situated 5.8 miles north-north-east of Branson. The terrain here is a study in gentle rises and falls, cloaked in a dense canopy of hardwood trees that in autumn blaze with a fiery palette of ochre and crimson. Sunlight, when it pierces the thick foliage, paints shifting patterns on the forest floor, illuminating the resilience of ferns and the quiet strength of ancient oaks. The very character of Merriam Woods is one of enduring nature, a place where the whisper of wind through leaves seems to carry secrets of ages past. The history of Merriam Woods is intertwined with the rich agricultural heritage of Taney County, a legacy evident in the enduring family farms and the quiet persistence of its people. While the land has always been its primary resource, offering sustenance and a profound connection to the earth, its economy has also seen the influence of tourism drawn to the natural beauty of the Ozarks. The nearby waterways, though not directly within Merriam Woods, are a constant hum in the collective consciousness of the region, beckoning with opportunities for recreation and drawing visitors who appreciate the unhurried pace of life. It is a place that honors its roots, a quiet corner where the echoes of its founding still resonate in the rustling of leaves and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants.
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About This Merriam Woods Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Merriam Woods, Missouri with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Merriam Woods and Taney County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Merriam Woods is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Merriam Woods is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
