Explore Neosho, Missouri, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Neosho, Missouri. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Missouri or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Neosho.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Neosho |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| County | Newton County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 36.847508 |
| Longitude | -94.397739 |
| Population | 12,590 |
| Density | 308.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 64850 |
| Area Code | 816 |
| County Seat | Neosho |
| School District | Neosho R-V School District |
Neosho emerges from the limestone bedrock of the Ozarks, defined by the steady, clear flow of Hickory Creek as it winds through the landscape. It lies 16.9 miles south-southeast of Joplin, MO (from Joplin, MO: bearing 152°T), and is situated 7.1 miles west-southwest of Granby. The terrain surrounding Neosho consists of gentle rises and verdant woodland, far removed from the sight or sound of any coast. Sunlight often lingers upon the limestone bluffs, casting a soft, amber glow that highlights the quiet endurance of the earth. Beyond the immediate banks of the creek, the land transitions into the expansive, fertile ground that characterizes this portion of the state. Visitors may look toward the horizon where the silhouette of Coal Mine Hill marks the distance, grounding the view in the persistent geometry of the plains.
History in Neosho traces back to the abundant springs that once drew travelers and settlers seeking a permanent place to cultivate the soil. Early economic growth relied heavily on the natural resources of the region, evolving from agricultural roots into a hub for lead and zinc mining that sustained families for generations. Today, the local economy maintains a diverse pulse, balancing small-scale manufacturing with a service sector that supports the surrounding rural expanse. Neosho serves as a center for regional commerce, where the exchange of goods remains tied to the rhythm of the seasons and the demands of the land. Industrial activities have shifted over time, yet the dedication to hard work and practical craftsmanship remains a constant thread in the daily labor of the people.
Cultural character in Neosho is anchored by a deep sense of community that finds a physical home within Courthouse Park, where the public life of the area gathers under the shade of mature trees. The park serves as a common ground for local events and quiet reflection, reflecting the plain-spoken nature of the residents who value their traditions. Among those who have walked these streets, the artist Thomas Hart Benton stands as a notable figure, his work capturing the raw, honest spirit of the American interior. Landmarks throughout Neosho carry the weight of memory, preserved with a care that prioritizes substance over spectacle. Life here moves with a deliberate, steady pace, reflecting a quiet pride in a place that asks for little but offers a deep, lasting stability to those who remain.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Neosho, Missouri. Coordinates: 36.847508, -94.397739. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Neosho includes the ZIP code (64850), telephone area code (816), county seat of Newton County (Neosho), and school district assignment (Neosho R-V School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |