Mindenmines, 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 Mindenmines, Barton County.
| City | Mindenmines |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| County | Barton |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 37.471438 |
| Longitude | -94.589957 |
| Population | 312 |
| Density | 38.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 64769 |
| Area Code | 816 |
| County Seat | Lamar |
| School District | Liberal R-II School District |
Mindenmines is a locality in Barton County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 312. The population density is 38.3 people per km². Mindenmines is located at 37.4714°N, 94.5900°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 64769.
Mindenmines rests within a quiet expanse of rolling Missouri terrain, where the land breathes in long, slow sighs of green. It lies 27.1 miles north of Joplin, MO (from Joplin, MO: bearing 351°T), and is situated 7.6 miles east-north-east of Pittsburg. The horizon here is a gentle curve, broken by the occasional cluster of sturdy oaks or the low, patient hum of agricultural fields stretching towards the sun. Evenings arrive with a profound stillness, the air growing cool and carrying the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and ripening corn, a subtle perfume that clings to the fading light. The sky, vast and unburdened, often bleeds into hues of rose and lavender as day surrenders to night, painting a serene canvas over the scattered farmsteads. The history of Mindenmines is indelibly linked to the earth's hidden riches, a legacy of extraction that shaped its early character and continues to whisper through its present. For generations, the digging and hauling of minerals formed the bedrock of its economy, a tireless endeavor that carved its place in the region's industrial narrative. While the clamor of heavy machinery has largely subsided, the spirit of industriousness remains, now channeled into the cultivation of the fertile land that surrounds Mindenmines. The quiet hum of tractors replaces the clang of pickaxes, a testament to the enduring resilience of those who have called this corner of Barton County home, their lives intertwined with the bounty and the challenges of this particular landscape.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mindenmines, 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 Mindenmines and Barton County.
Detailed location data for Mindenmines includes the ZIP code (64769), telephone area code (816), county seat of Barton County (Lamar), and school district assignment (Liberal 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 Mindenmines is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| 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. |