Riverside Missouri Map

About Riverside, Missouri

Riverside is a locality in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States. Riverside is located at 38.2867°N, 90.3801°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 64150.

Riverside unfolds along the winding curves of the Mississippi River, a landscape of gentle slopes giving way to broader bottomlands. It lies 13.3 miles south-south-west of Oakville, MO (from Oakville, MO: bearing 198°T), and is situated 4.6 miles north of Festus. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of the river, a constant companion to the rustle of cottonwood leaves and the distant hum of barges. Oak and hickory trees, their branches heavy with the humidity of a Missouri summer, form a verdant canopy over the land, their roots anchoring themselves deep in the rich soil. Sunlight, when it breaks through the haze, paints the asphalt streets and weathered storefronts with a warm, golden hue, illuminating the quiet industry of a place that knows the steady pulse of river life. The history of Riverside is inextricably linked to the great waterway it borders, a passage that has shaped its economy and character for generations. Once a vital hub for steamboat traffic and the transport of goods, the river continues to define Riverside's local economy, with the echoes of its industrial past still resonating in the quiet hum of the port. Though the grand steamboats are largely gone, the spirit of commerce and connection remains, evident in the modest fishing boats bobbing at their moorings and the small businesses that cater to both locals and passing travelers. The land itself, fertile and forgiving, has long supported agriculture, and even today, the faint scent of turned earth can mingle with the river's breath, a reminder of the enduring connection between Riverside and the land that sustains it.

About This Riverside Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Riverside, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.286721, -90.38012. 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 Riverside and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Riverside includes the ZIP code (63829), telephone area code (314, 816), county seat of Jefferson County (Hillsboro), and school district assignment (Park Hill 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 Riverside is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.