Newburg Missouri Map

About Newburg, Missouri

Newburg is a locality in Phelps County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 331. The population density is 191.0 people per km². Newburg is located at 37.9142°N, 91.9027°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 65550.

Newburg settles into the Ozark landscape like a well-worn boot, its terrain marked by the gentle rise and fall of forested hills that cradle the town. It lies 48.1 miles south-south-east of Jefferson City, MO (from Jefferson City, MO: bearing 162°T), and is situated 7.6 miles west-south-west of Rolla. The air here, especially in the lingering warmth of late summer afternoons, carries the scent of pine needles and sun-baked earth, a quiet testament to the enduring rural character. The Meramec River, a ribbon of cool, dark water, winds its way nearby, its presence felt in the occasional glint of sunlight on its surface and the murmur of its passage through the surrounding countryside. The land itself, a rich tapestry of clay and loam, supports a verdant growth, with oak and hickory trees dominating the canopy, their leaves rustling a constant, soothing song. The history of Newburg is deeply entwined with the iron ore that once pulsed through its veins, a legacy of the mining operations that shaped its early economy and drew its first inhabitants. Though the mines have long since quieted, the echoes of that industrial past can still be glimpsed in the weathered structures and the stoic resilience of its people. Today, the local economy finds its footing in agriculture and the steady hum of small businesses, catering to the needs of a community that values its close-knit bonds. The distinctive character of Newburg is not one of grand pronouncements, but of quiet continuity, of lives lived in rhythm with the seasons and the enduring spirit of the Ozarks.

About This Newburg Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Newburg, 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 Newburg and Phelps County.

Detailed location data for Newburg includes the ZIP code (65550), telephone area code (573), county seat of Phelps County (Rolla), and school district assignment (Newburg 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 Newburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.