Explore Rolla, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Rolla, 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 Rolla.
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 | Rolla |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| County | Phelps County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 37.94594 |
| Longitude | -91.761202 |
| Population | 19,943 |
| Density | 634.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 65401, 65409, 65402 |
| Area Code | 573 |
| County Seat | Rolla |
| School District | Rolla 31 School District |
Rolla occupies a position of quiet transition where the landscape shifts from the northern plains toward the rugged uplift of the Ozark hills. It lies 26.6 miles northeast of Fort Leonard Wood, MO (from Fort Leonard Wood, MO: bearing 54°T), and is situated 9.1 miles west-southwest of Saint James. The Dutro Carter Branch carves a subtle path through the terrain, its course marking the land with a persistent, fluid grace. To the west, the silhouettes of Pea Ridge rise against the horizon like a low, enduring spine of stone. Travelers might find a moment of stillness at Rolla (Schuman Park Lake), where the water reflects the shifting hues of the afternoon sky. Beyond the immediate boundaries, the horizon stretches toward Poole Hollow, a gentle depression in the earth that catches the long, amber light of sunset. Blues Pond lies just a short distance away, a singular point of calm in an otherwise expansive and industrious region.
Rolla traces its origins to the mid-nineteenth century, growing steadily as a hub for transit and the subsequent expansion of regional rail lines. The economy has long been anchored by a synthesis of intellectual labor and the practical demands of scientific research. Heavy emphasis on engineering and geological study defines the industrial character, drawing a diverse population of researchers and students to the region. Many residents find employment in technical sectors that support the broader infrastructure of the Missouri interior. The local rhythm is dictated not by the frantic pace of larger centers, but by the steady, measured output of its academic and professional institutions. Through the years, the settlement has maintained a focused identity, prioritizing the application of knowledge to the practical challenges of the surrounding land.
Rolla serves as a center for academic rigor, largely defined by the presence of the Missouri University of Science and Technology. This institution acts as a cultural anchor, infusing the streets with a youthful energy and a tradition of innovation that permeates the local character. While the town remains grounded in its regional roots, it has fostered notable figures such as the astronaut Thomas Akers, whose career reflects the scientific ambitions often found among the local populace. Residents frequently gather for seasonal events that celebrate the intersection of community life and technical achievement. Landmarks such as the campus architecture offer a sharp, modern contrast to the older, more traditional buildings that line the main thoroughfares. Life here moves with a deliberate, thoughtful cadence, shaped by the distinct seasons that color the fields and woods surrounding the municipality.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rolla, Missouri. Coordinates: 37.94594, -91.761202. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Rolla includes the ZIP code (65401, 65409, 65402), telephone area code (573), county seat of Phelps County (Rolla), and school district assignment (Rolla 31 School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |