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Peculiar Missouri Map

Explore Peculiar, 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 Peculiar, Missouri

How to Use This Peculiar, Missouri Map

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

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

Latitude	38.730826
Longitude	-94.468597
Population	5,621
Density	239.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	64078
Area Code	816
County Seat	Harrisonville
School District	Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District

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About Peculiar, Missouri

Peculiar is a locality in Cass County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,621. The population density is 239.4 people per km². Peculiar is located at 38.7308°N, 94.4686°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Peculiar is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 64078.

Peculiar maintains a quiet presence upon the expansive Missouri plains, where the horizon stretches wide and the sky claims a vast dominance over the earth. It lies 5.7 miles south of Raymore, MO (from Raymore, MO: bearing 183°T), and is situated 7.5 miles south-southeast of Belton. The landscape around Peculiar is defined by the steady, unadorned grace of open fields, punctuated by the gentle flow of Wolf Creek nearby. During the golden hour, the light catches the tall grasses, casting long, amber shadows that seem to hold the day in a lingering embrace. Harper Lake rests a short distance away, offering a reflective surface that mirrors the shifting clouds and the changing colors of the seasons. Far to the south, the faint, hazy silhouette of Devil Ridge serves as a reminder of the rugged terrain that defines the broader regional geography. Peace Park provides a local sanctuary where the silence of the prairie is broken only by the soft rustle of wind through the trees.

Peculiar emerged from the industrious spirit of early settlers who recognized the agricultural potential of this fertile, landlocked territory. The local economy has evolved from its agrarian roots to embrace a mix of commerce and service industries that support the daily needs of its residents. Long ago, the rhythm of the seasons dictated the pace of life, with the soil providing both the livelihood and the challenge for those who worked it. Today, the town balances these historical foundations with a steady, modern outlook that favors practical growth and community stability. Small businesses continue to sustain the local character, ensuring that the fruits of regional labor remain accessible to everyone who calls the area home. The heritage of the region is reflected in the plain-spoken nature of the people, whose work ethic honors the generations that first broke ground in these fields.

Cultural life in Peculiar moves with an unassuming cadence, grounded in the traditions of the Show-Me state and the warmth of a close-knit neighborhood. Residents often gather for local events that celebrate the changing of the seasons, fostering a sense of belonging that defines the social atmosphere. While the area does not claim the fame of national figures, it remains a place where individual integrity and neighborly support are held in high regard. The landmarks here are modest but significant, serving as anchors for a community that values its own quiet identity. Life here offers a rare clarity, where the absence of grandiosity allows for a deeper appreciation of the simple, daily rituals that bind people together. Even as the modern world shifts around it, Peculiar preserves a sincerity that remains as durable as the plains themselves.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Mayor'S Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 309° NW
Shari Dr. Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 203° SW
B&B Theatres (Cinema) — 7.1 mi, 134° SE
The Burnt District Monument (Monument) — 7.7 mi, 136° SE
Belton Municipal Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 8.4 mi, 329° NW
Longview Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 9.2 mi, 356° N
Richards-Gebaur Memorial Airport (Historic Ruins) — 9.2 mi, 328° NW
Longview Lake (Recreation Area) — 10.3 mi, 354° N
Quantrill's Raids and the Military Road 1862 (Monument) — 10.7 mi, 284° W
Reed (James A.) Memorial Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 10.9 mi, 039° NE
Veteran's Memorial (Monument) — 11.2 mi, 070° E
Prairie Observation Deck (Viewpoint) — 11.8 mi, 332° NW
Amarugia Highlands Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 12.2 mi, 171° S
Geometric stratum by Tom Brewitz (Public Artwork) — 12.9 mi, 292° W
Ampitheatre (Theatre) — 12.9 mi, 292° W
STG Studio (Theatre) — 13.3 mi, 015° N
Eva Reynolds Fine Art Gallery (Gallery) — 14.4 mi, 317° NW
Old Red Bridge Love Locks (Attraction) — 14.5 mi, 338° N
The Pulse Performing Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 14.8 mi, 335° NW
Natural Bridge (Attraction) — 15.3 mi, 014° N
The Rice Gallery of Fine Art (Gallery) — 15.6 mi, 323° NW
Wonderscope Children Museum (Museum) — 15.6 mi, 321° NW
Louisburg Cider Mill (Attraction) — 17.2 mi, 244° SW
Leawood Movie Theater (Cinema) — 17.8 mi, 331° NW
Missouri Town Living History Museum Visitor Center (Museum) — 18.5 mi, 025° NE
Hillsdale State Park (State Park) — 24.7 mi, 257° W
Marais Des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 34.0 mi, 196° S · 15k acres
Big Muddy National Fish And Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 34.9 mi, 026° NE · 32k acres
Knob Noster State Park (State Park) — 45.0 mi, 088° E

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