Mound City Missouri Map

About Mound City, Missouri

Mound City is a locality in Holt County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,066. The population density is 341.9 people per km². Mound City is located at 40.1311°N, 95.2316°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 64470.

Mound City rests on the rolling plains of Holt County, a place where the horizon stretches wide and the sky feels vast, particularly at dusk when the light softens and paints the farmland in hues of gold and rose. It lies 32.3 miles north-west of Saint Joseph, MO (from Saint Joseph, MO: bearing 321°T), and is situated 18.9 miles north of Highland. The land here is a gentle undulation, a patchwork of cultivated fields and verdant pastures, punctuated by stands of mature trees that offer a welcome shade. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries the clean scent of turned earth and ripening corn, a pervasive perfume that speaks of the land's enduring fertility. Life in Mound City seems to move with a steady, deliberate pace, mirroring the slow growth of the crops that define its landscape. The history of Mound City is deeply intertwined with the rich agricultural heritage of the region, a legacy shaped by the fertile soil and the nearby Missouri River, though the river itself is a distant murmur rather than a constant presence. For generations, the economy has been anchored in farming, with corn and soybeans dominating the landscape and driving the local prosperity. This agrarian character imbues Mound City with a sense of groundedness, a connection to the cycles of nature that dictate the year. While large-scale industry is absent, the town serves as a vital hub for the surrounding agricultural community, a place where farmers gather, supplies are procured, and the business of the countryside is conducted. The distinctive character of Mound City is not found in grand monuments, but in the quiet resilience of its people and their enduring relationship with the land.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mound City, 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 Mound City and Holt County.

Detailed location data for Mound City includes the ZIP code (64470), telephone area code (816), county seat of Holt County (Oregon), and school district assignment (Mound City 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 Mound City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.