Pontiac Missouri Map

About Pontiac, Missouri

Pontiac is a locality in Ozark County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 88. The population density is 10.6 people per km². Pontiac is located at 36.5156°N, 92.6038°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 65729.

Pontiac lies cradled in a fold of the Ozark Highlands, where the land itself seems to sigh with an ancient weariness. It lies 61.7 miles south-east of Springfield, MO (from Springfield, MO: bearing 141°T), and is situated 9.2 miles north of Bull Shoals. Rolling hills, cloaked in a dense tapestry of oak and hickory, give way to the sharp, unexpected declivities that plunge toward the North Fork of the White River. The air here, especially after a summer rain, carries the rich, dark perfume of damp earth and pine needles, a scent that clings to the rough-hewn timbers of the few scattered homes and the peeling paint of the general store. Sunlight, when it breaks through the thick canopy, falls in broad, golden shafts, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the quiet stillness, a stillness broken only by the distant lowing of cattle or the sudden, startling cry of a hawk circling in the vast, blue dome overhead. The very character of Pontiac is etched into the rugged contours of the terrain, a place where nature’s grandeur dictates the pace of life. The story of Pontiac is one of hardy souls drawn to the promise of the fertile valleys and the abundant waterways that have sustained life here for generations. Early settlers, seeking refuge and opportunity, found it in the rich soil that yielded crops and the clear, cool waters of the North Fork, a vital artery for commerce and sustenance. While the whispers of the past speak of logging camps and small-scale farming as the backbone of the local economy, today Pontiac’s heart beats to a gentler rhythm, a quiet resilience in the face of changing times. The occasional pleasure boat gliding along the river or the angler casting a line into its depths are modern echoes of a long-held connection to this wild, beautiful landscape, a connection that defines the enduring spirit of Pontiac.

About This Pontiac Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pontiac, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.51562, -92.603776. 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 Pontiac and Ozark County.

Detailed location data for Pontiac includes the ZIP code (65729), telephone area code (417), county seat of Ozark County (Gainesville), and school district assignment (Gainesville R-V 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 Pontiac is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.