Quitman Missouri Map

About Quitman, Missouri

Quitman is a locality in Nodaway County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 27. The population density is 44.2 people per km². Quitman is located at 40.3733°N, 95.0766°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 64487.

Quitman breathes a quiet existence beneath the broad Missouri sky, a place where the land itself seems to hold its breath in the humid summer air. It lies 43.5 miles north-north-west of Saint Joseph, MO (from Saint Joseph, MO: bearing 344°T), and is situated 10.9 miles west of Maryville. The terrain here is a gentle sculpting of rolling hills, their slopes often softened by the verdant blush of summer crops or the stark geometry of harvested fields in autumn. A network of small creeks, their names whispered on the wind, threads its way through the landscape, reflecting the immense, ever-changing canvas of the heavens above. The character of Quitman is one of patient endurance, a place where the seasons dictate the rhythm of life, and the horizon stretches out, an invitation to contemplation. The history of Quitman is etched not in grand monuments, but in the persistent hum of agricultural life that has long been its economic engine. For generations, the rich soil has yielded its bounty, supporting families and shaping the very identity of the place. The legacy of hardworking pioneers, who coaxed a living from this fertile ground, still lingers in the air, a silent testament to their efforts. While the larger currents of industry may pass Quitman by, its distinctive charm lies in this unwavering connection to the earth, a quiet pride in what can be grown and harvested. The community, small and intimate, fosters a sense of shared experience, where the familiar faces and the enduring landscape are the true landmarks.

About This Quitman Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Quitman, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.373326, -95.076642. 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 Quitman and Nodaway County.

Detailed location data for Quitman includes the ZIP code (64487), telephone area code (816), county seat of Nodaway County (Maryville), and school district assignment (West Nodaway County R-I 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 Quitman is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.