Mineral Point Missouri Map

About Mineral Point, Missouri

Mineral Point is a locality in Washington County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 324. The population density is 302.3 people per km². Mineral Point is located at 37.9448°N, 90.7243°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 63660.

Mineral Point rests in a fold of the Ozark hills, where the land rises and falls with a deliberate, ancient grace. It lies 42.9 miles south-south-west of Oakville, MO (from Oakville, MO: bearing 212°T), and is situated 9.3 miles west of Bonne Terre. The terrain here is a study in muted greens and earthy browns, a place where dense stands of oak and hickory give way to sun-drenched clearings, their edges softened by the persistent whisper of wind through the leaves. Stone fences, weathered and stoic, trace the boundaries of fields that seem to cling to the slopes, a testament to a hard-won agriculture. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a damp, fertile scent, a promise of rain even on the clearest days, and the silence is broken only by the distant crow of a rooster or the low rumble of a truck on a winding county road. This land has long been shaped by the mineral wealth beneath its surface, a history etched into the very character of Mineral Point. Lead and iron ore were once coaxed from the earth here, fueling a robust mining industry that drew a diverse population, many of them Welsh immigrants who brought their traditions and their distinctive stone architecture. You can still see the echoes of this past in the sturdy, fieldstone buildings that lend a timeless quality to the downtown, a quiet defiance against the relentless march of progress. Today, the economy is more diversified, a blend of agriculture, small businesses, and a growing appreciation for the region's natural beauty, drawing visitors who seek the quietude and the unvarnished authenticity of this corner of the Ozarks.

About This Mineral Point Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mineral Point, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.944772, -90.724296. 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 Mineral Point and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Mineral Point includes the ZIP code (63660), telephone area code (816), county seat of Washington County (Potosi), and school district assignment (Potosi R-III 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 Mineral Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.