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Nevada Missouri Map

Explore Nevada, 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.

Interactive Map of Nevada, Missouri

How to Use This Nevada, Missouri Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Nevada, 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 Nevada.

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	Nevada
State	Missouri (MO)
County	Vernon County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	37.839205
Longitude	-94.354672
Population	8,212
Density	352.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	64772
Area Code	816
County Seat	Nevada
School District	Nevada R-V School District

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About Nevada, Missouri

Nevada is a locality in Vernon County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,212. The population density is 352.9 people per km². Nevada is located at 37.8392°N, 94.3547°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Nevada is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 64772.

Nevada occupies a stretch of prairie where the horizon broadens into a vast, open theater for the changing light of the day. It lies 45.9 miles north of Carthage, MO (from Carthage, MO: bearing 357°T), and is situated 19.3 miles east of Fort Scott. The landscape around Nevada is defined by a gentle, undulating terrain that gives way to the subtle presence of White Branch, which meanders through the quiet countryside only a mile away. Residents often find solace at Earp Park, a local space that serves as a verdant anchor for the community. To the north, the land flattens into expansive fields, while the distant Rombaugh Hills provide a faint, hazy silhouette against the western sky. On calm afternoons, the surface of Katy Allen Lake catches the amber glow of the setting sun, offering a brief moment of stillness before the evening settles over the plains.

History in Nevada is written in the sturdy brick facades and the enduring rhythm of an economy rooted in agriculture and regional commerce. The development of the area was long supported by the railway, which once served as a vital artery for moving goods and people across the heart of the state. Today, the local industries maintain a steady pace, balancing the demands of modern production with the traditional values of a hardworking populace. Small businesses and manufacturing efforts continue to shape the daily life of Nevada, ensuring that the town remains a functional hub for the surrounding farms. The persistence of these trades reflects a practical, plain-spoken approach to progress that has defined the region for generations.

Cultural character in Nevada is expressed through a quiet pride in local heritage and a commitment to gathering for community celebrations. The downtown area preserves a sense of architectural continuity, where historic storefronts frame the daily activities of neighbors and visitors alike. Notable figures such as the renowned astronomer Percival Lowell, who spent time in the area during his youth, have occasionally brushed against the local story. Annual events bring a pulse of energy to the streets, drawing people together to acknowledge the changing seasons or local achievements. Life here moves with a thoughtful deliberation, favoring a connection to the land and a steady, reliable pace that honors the traditions of the Midwest.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Davis Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 071° E
Radio Springs Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 226° SW
Champion Diamonds Park (Local Recreation) — 2.3 mi, 109° E
City Ball Fields (Local Recreation) — 2.6 mi, 140° SE
Marmaton River Bottoms Wet Prairie (Conservation Area) — 3.4 mi, 326° NW
Flight Lake Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.4 mi, 304° NW
Osage Prairie (Conservation Area) — 4.7 mi, 173° S
Osage Prairie Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.5 mi, 173° S
Cephas Ford Access (State Recreation Area) — 7.4 mi, 359° N
Balltown Access (State Recreation Area) — 10.2 mi, 347° N
Big Mouth (Monument) — 17.8 mi, 359° N
Rich Hill Caboose (Monument) — 17.8 mi, 359° N
Opera House (Cinema) — 18.4 mi, 082° E
Ware Monument (Monument) — 18.5 mi, 266° W
Farm Service Agency Interest Of Mo (National Wildlife Refuge) — 21.6 mi, 038° NE · 3,906 acres
Prairie State Park (Viewpoint) — 24.7 mi, 209° SW
Fort Africa (Toothman Farm) (Historic Castle / Fort) — 27.8 mi, 350° N
Marais Des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 28.2 mi, 330° NW · 15k acres
CCC Statue (Public Artwork) — 28.5 mi, 242° SW
Franklin Community Center & Heritage Museum (Museum) — 29.1 mi, 221° SW
Kansas Rocks (Theme Park) — 29.2 mi, 287° W
Miners Hall Museum (Museum) — 29.2 mi, 221° SW
Railroad Depot (Attraction) — 35.4 mi, 213° SW
Red Oak 2 (Attraction) — 43.4 mi, 176° S
Kirkland's Cabin (Historic Ruins) — 45.7 mi, 068° E
KIrkland’s Fishing Cabin (Historic Ruins) — 46.2 mi, 068° E
Mining Days Amphitheater (Theatre) — 48.8 mi, 187° S
Samuel J. Butcher Museum (Museum) — 50.3 mi, 179° S
Page Dragline (Attraction) — 50.4 mi, 219° SW
Big Brutus (Attraction) — 50.5 mi, 219° SW

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