Mountain View Missouri Map

About Mountain View, Missouri

Mountain View is a locality in Howell County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,658. The population density is 270.3 people per km². Mountain View is located at 36.9953°N, 91.7038°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 65548.

Mountain View rises from a landscape of rolling hills, a place where the Ozarks begin to soften their ruggedness. It lies 89.2 miles east of Springfield, MO (from Springfield, MO: bearing 99°T), and is situated 14.7 miles east of Willow Springs. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle sweetness of mown hay and the distant hum of insects, a gentle counterpoint to the stoic green of the surrounding forests. Oak and hickory trees, their branches gnarled like ancient hands, cast dappled shadows across the winding roads that lead into and out of the settlement. The terrain itself is a study in gentle slopes and shallow hollows, a place where water, when it comes, finds its way through meandering creeks and small, clear streams that whisper secrets to the moss-covered stones. The history of Mountain View is deeply intertwined with the fertile soil and the resourceful spirit of its people. Once a hub for timber and agriculture, its economy now draws strength from a blend of farming, small businesses, and a growing appreciation for its natural beauty, particularly the renowned Ozark National Scenic Riverways not far to the east. This region has long been a place where families have put down roots, their lives shaped by the seasons and the quiet cadence of rural living. The annual Old Time Music Festival, a vibrant celebration of heritage, draws visitors from far and wide, a testament to the enduring cultural heart of Mountain View.

About This Mountain View Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Mountain View, 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 Mountain View and Howell County.

Detailed location data for Mountain View includes the ZIP code (65548), telephone area code (573), county seat of Howell County (West Plains), and school district assignment (Mountain View-Birch Tree 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 Mountain View is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.