Montrose Missouri Map

About Montrose, Missouri

Montrose is a locality in Henry County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 425. The population density is 299.3 people per km². Montrose is located at 38.2578°N, 93.9813°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 64770.

Montrose rests on a gentle swell of land, where the broad, fertile plains of western Missouri begin to roll more perceptibly. It lies 48.5 miles south-east of Belton, MO (from Belton, MO: bearing 142°T), and is situated 5.3 miles north-north-east of Appleton City. The sky here feels vast, a canvas that stretches from horizon to horizon, often painted with the soft, diffused light of the Midwest. Fields of corn and soybeans, their green stalks rustling in the constant breeze, give way to scattered stands of oak and hickory, their leaves catching the sun in a thousand shifting shades of emerald and gold. The air itself carries the faint, earthy scent of turned soil and the sweet perfume of distant clover. A quiet calm pervades Montrose, a sense that the land dictates the pace, and life unfolds with a steady, unhurried cadence. The history of Montrose is tied to the rich agricultural heartland of Henry County. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile soil and the proximity to burgeoning trade routes, established a community that would come to rely on the bounty of the land. The local economy, still deeply rooted in farming, thrives on the cultivation of soybeans, corn, and cattle, with a network of grain elevators and local businesses supporting this vital industry. A distinctive feature of Montrose is its connection to the nearby Harry S. Truman Reservoir, a vast expanse of water that offers recreational opportunities and influences the region’s climate, bringing a touch of humidity and the occasional whisper of waterfowl migration. The legacy of generations who worked this land is palpable in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture and the enduring spirit of its residents.

About This Montrose Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Montrose, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.257802, -93.98133. 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 Montrose and Henry County.

Detailed location data for Montrose includes the ZIP code (64770), telephone area code (816), county seat of Henry County (Clinton), and school district assignment (Montrose R-XIV 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 Montrose is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.