Nelson Missouri Map

About Nelson, Missouri

Nelson is a locality in Saline County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 124. The population density is 171.7 people per km². Nelson is located at 38.9947°N, 93.0327°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 65347.

Nelson lies in a quiet corner of Saline County, where the land begins its slow, deliberate roll towards the Missouri River. It lies 37.6 miles west of Columbia, MO (from Columbia, MO: bearing 275°T), and is situated 12.5 miles south-east of Marshall. Fields of corn and soybeans, emerald in the summer and a burnished gold in the autumn, stretch to horizons softened by the haze of distant trees. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and growing things, a subtle perfume that deepens with the approach of evening, and the shadows cast by the low-slung sun lengthen across the gently undulating terrain, painting the landscape in broad strokes of ochre and sage. A scattering of modest homes and weathered barns punctuate the green expanse, their forms softened by the passage of years and the ceaseless whisper of the wind through the tall grasses bordering the country lanes. The history of Nelson is as much about the land as it is about the people who have worked it. For generations, agriculture has been the lifeblood of this place, a steady, dependable pulse that has shaped its character and its economy. The fertile soil, rich and dark, has yielded bountiful harvests, supporting families and communities through boom and quietude alike. While no grand monuments mark its founding, the enduring spirit of self-reliance and a deep connection to the seasons are the true landmarks of Nelson. The occasional rumble of a distant train, carrying goods to and from the wider world, is a reminder of its place in the larger flow of commerce, yet life here retains a grounded, unhurried rhythm, dictated by the sun and the soil.

About This Nelson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Nelson, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.994744, -93.032696. 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 Nelson and Saline County.

Detailed location data for Nelson includes the ZIP code (65347), telephone area code (573), county seat of Saline County (Marshall), and school district assignment (Blackwater 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 Nelson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.