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Parkville Missouri Map

Explore Parkville, 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 Parkville, Missouri

How to Use This Parkville, Missouri Map

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

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

Latitude	39.214445
Longitude	-94.70434
Population	7,117
Density	185.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	64152
Area Code	816
County Seat	Platte City
School District	Park Hill School District

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About Parkville, Missouri

Parkville is a locality in Platte County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,117. The population density is 185.3 people per km². Parkville is located at 39.2144°N, 94.7043°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Parkville is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 64152.

Parkville presents a distinctive landscape where the White Aloe Branch carves a quiet path through the terrain, defining the movement of water across the soil. It lies 6.9 miles west of Gladstone, MO (from Gladstone, MO: bearing 265°T), and is situated 8.6 miles northwest of Kansas City. This geography balances the dense, protected foliage of the Parkville Nature Sanctuary with the serene waters of Riss Lake, which reflects the shifting colors of the afternoon sky. Beyond the immediate canopy, the land rises into subtle elevations that hint at the more rugged geology of Badger Ridge visible in the far distance. To the south, the terrain dips into the quiet seclusion of Happy Hollow, where the air holds a cooler, heavier quality after sunset. The intersection of these natural features creates a unique topography that feels anchored to the inland plains of the region.

Parkville emerged from the expansion of the nineteenth century, developing as a transit point that favored trade and the movement of goods over the land. The local economy transitioned from its early reliance on river-based logistics to a modern focus on professional services, education, and light industry that sustains the current population. Parkville maintains a professional vitality, supported by institutions that provide a steady rhythm of employment and intellectual growth for the residents. Businesses here operate with a plain-spoken efficiency, drawing on the industrious character common to the surrounding interior states. This economic stability allows the community to preserve its architectural core while accommodating the needs of a contemporary workforce.

Cultural expression in Parkville finds its focus in a collection of historic storefronts and the presence of Park University, which serves as a center for both academic life and local identity. The town calendar is punctuated by events that bring residents together in the public squares, reinforcing a social cohesion that values directness and mutual recognition. Famous individuals like the notable educator John McAfee once walked these streets, leaving a legacy of academic rigor that still influences the intellectual climate of the area. Landmarks throughout the center serve as physical reminders of the town’s endurance, standing in contrast to the natural stillness found in the nearby sanctuary. Life in Parkville moves with a deliberate, steady pace, reflecting a preference for grounded traditions over the frantic energy of larger metropolitan centers.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Birmingham Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 017° N
White Alloe Creek Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 130° SE
Platte Landing Park (Future) (Local Park) — 1.7 mi, 165° S
Funny Bone Comedy Club (Theatre) — 3.3 mi, 040° NE
Tiffany Greens Golf Club (Local Recreation) — 4.9 mi, 034° NE
Giant Chair (Public Artwork) — 5.1 mi, 099° E
Observation Area/History Area (Museum) — 5.9 mi, 351° N
West lookout Point (Viewpoint) — 6.2 mi, 228° SW
Korean-Vietnam War Memorial (Monument) — 6.4 mi, 225° SW
Former Site of Red Crown Tavern and Tourist Cabins (Monument) — 6.9 mi, 010° N
Veterans Monument (Monument) — 7.4 mi, 108° E
Accessible Arts (Arts Centre) — 7.5 mi, 152° SE
Davinson Outdoor Classroom (Theatre) — 8.1 mi, 103° E
Atlas 9 (Attraction) — 8.6 mi, 219° SW
The Rabbit hOle (Museum) — 9.1 mi, 128° SE
TWA Museum (Museum) — 9.1 mi, 138° SE
Atkins-Johnson Farm & Museum (Museum) — 9.3 mi, 091° E
Breakout KC (Attraction) — 9.6 mi, 139° SE
Arabia Steamboat Museum (Museum) — 9.8 mi, 138° SE
Mattie Rhodes Center (Gallery) — 10.2 mi, 145° SE
Stray Cat Film Center (Cinema) — 10.4 mi, 144° SE
Four Chapter Gallery (Gallery) — 10.6 mi, 143° SE
Weston Bend State Park (State Park) — 14.3 mi, 323° NW
Big Muddy National Fish And Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 26.8 mi, 091° E · 32k acres
Lewis And Clark State Park (State Park) — 28.8 mi, 320° NW
Farm Service Agency Interest Of Mo (National Wildlife Refuge) — 56.3 mi, 354° N · 3,906 acres

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