Salem Missouri Map

About Salem, Missouri

Salem is a locality in Dent County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,677. The population density is 518.6 people per km². Salem is located at 37.6456°N, 91.5360°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 65560.

Salem unfurls across a landscape of gentle Missouri hills, where the Ozark Plateau begins its slow, deliberate descent. It lies 73.1 miles south-south-east of Jefferson City, MO (from Jefferson City, MO: bearing 151°T), and is situated 24.7 miles south-south-east of Rolla. The air here, especially as the afternoon sun angles low, carries the scent of damp earth and the faint, sweet perfume of sumac. Rolling fields, some still holding the stubble of late harvests, others a vibrant green promising future growth, give way to the deeper, shadowed embrace of hardwood forests. The Dent County terrain is characterized by a mosaic of limestone outcrops and fertile valleys, a topography that has shaped every aspect of life in Salem. Here, the sky feels vast, an expansive blue canvas frequently brushed with the soft grey of approaching rain, a signature of the region's humid subtropical climate. The roots of Salem run deep into the rich soil, its history intertwined with the logging and mining industries that once pulsed through this part of the Ozarks. Timber mills hummed, and the earth yielded its bounty, contributing to the economic lifeblood of the community for generations. Today, while those industries have receded, a quiet resilience persists. Agriculture remains a vital thread, with cattle ranches and smaller farms dotting the surrounding countryside, their pastures a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the land. The Two Rivers Conference Center stands as a landmark, a place where gatherings and events bring a sense of shared purpose to Salem, reflecting a community that values connection and a measured pace of life. The Gasconade River, a ribbon of cool water, meanders nearby, a constant, murmuring presence that has witnessed the ebb and flow of time in Salem.

About This Salem Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Salem, Missouri with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Salem and Dent County.

Detailed location data for Salem includes the ZIP code (63447), telephone area code (314, 573), county seat of Dent County (Salem), and school district assignment (Salem R-80 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 Salem is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.