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Sappington Missouri Map

Explore Sappington, 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.

Interactive Map of Sappington, Missouri

How to Use This Sappington, Missouri Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Sappington, 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 Sappington.

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.

CitySappington
StateMissouri (MO)
CountySt. Louis County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneCentral Time (America/Chicago)
Latitude38.526042
Longitude-90.373051
Population7,995
Density1289.4 /km²
IncorporatedN/A
ZIP Code63126
Area Code314
County SeatClayton
School DistrictLindbergh School District

About Sappington, Missouri

Sappington is a locality in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,995. The population density is 1289.4 people per km². Sappington is located at 38.5260°N, 90.3731°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 63126.

Sappington occupies a landscape defined by the deliberate, quiet transitions of the Missouri terrain. It lies 1.4 miles south of Crestwood, MO (from Crestwood, MO: bearing 176°T), and is situated 6.2 miles northwest of Oakville.

Mattese Creek carves a modest path through the local topography, offering a rhythmic pulse to the land that residents recognize in the changing seasons. The horizon is punctuated by the distant, hazy silhouette of the Crescent Hills, while the immediate surroundings feature the verdant expanse of the Davidson (Claire Gempp) Memorial Wildlife Area. Sunlight often catches the low-lying flora here, casting long, amber shadows across the ground as the afternoon wanes. Those who wander five miles outward may encounter the quiet waters of Lake of the Woods, providing a reflective stillness to the regional geography. This inland environment retains a grounded, terrestrial character, far removed from any expansive water bodies, focusing instead on the subtle textures of earth and woodland.

Sappington emerged through the slow accumulation of agricultural life, gradually shifting from its early rural origins into a residential and commercial center. The local economy finds its footing in a blend of service-oriented industries and professional enterprises that support the broader suburban landscape. While the regional history reflects the industrious spirit of those who settled the Missouri plains, Sappington has maintained a steady, purposeful development over the decades. Small-scale commerce and local business hubs drive the daily activity, providing the necessary infrastructure for a stable, working population. The transition from farmland to suburban connectivity has shaped the current economic fiber, favoring a practical approach to regional growth.

Cultural life in Sappington is marked by a plain-spoken warmth that mirrors the broader traditions of the state, where neighbors value directness and shared spaces. The Davidson (Claire Gempp) Memorial Wildlife Area serves as a primary touchstone for residents, offering a preserved pocket of nature that invites contemplation away from the bustle of modern transit. While Cement Hollow remains a notable feature in the wider regional consciousness, the atmosphere here is defined by the daily routines of families and the steady pace of suburban life. Notable figures such as the musician John Goodman, who grew up in the vicinity, embody the grounded, hardworking ethos found in this part of the state. Local gatherings often center on the small, recurring rhythms of school events and seasonal changes, fostering a sense of continuity that anchors the identity of Sappington.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Davidson (Claire Gempp) Memorial Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 339° N
  • Bohrer Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 106° E
  • Clydesdale Park (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 079° E
  • Busch Estate Carriage Rides (Attraction) — 1.8 mi, 029° NE
  • Grant's Farm Parking Lot (Attraction) — 2.0 mi, 031° NE
  • Grant'S Trail (Local Recreation) — 2.1 mi, 028° NE
  • Cromlech Glen (Public Artwork) — 2.6 mi, 307° NW
  • Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center (Recreation Easement) — 3.2 mi, 306° NW
  • Possum Woods Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.4 mi, 294° NW
  • Heroes Memorial (Monument) — 3.4 mi, 270° W
  • Emmenegger Nature Park (Local Conservation Area) — 3.4 mi, 297° NW
  • Frick Theater (Theatre) — 4.6 mi, 017° N
  • Mini Arch (Monument) — 4.7 mi, 083° E
  • Gateway Center for Performing Arts (Theatre) — 5.0 mi, 023° NE
  • Pink Elephant (Attraction) — 5.1 mi, 216° SW
  • To the Confederate Dead (Monument) — 5.3 mi, 112° E
  • Southern Pacific Railroad #4460 (Attraction) — 5.7 mi, 304° NW
  • Tweed Prairie (Nature Reserve) — 6.6 mi, 136° SE
  • Wildfruit Gallery (Gallery) — 7.7 mi, 066° NE
  • Galleria 6 Cinemas (Cinema) — 7.7 mi, 010° N
  • Castlewood State Park (State Park) — 8.4 mi, 276° W
  • Bayer Insectarium (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 8.7 mi, 030° NE
  • World Bird Sanctuary (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 8.8 mi, 274° W
  • Flood Plain (Gallery) — 8.8 mi, 057° NE
  • Aggregate Processing Works Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 8.8 mi, 279° W
  • Janes and Pang Atelier (Arts Centre) — 8.9 mi, 062° NE
  • Route 66 State Park (State Park) — 11.8 mi, 263° W
  • Gateway Arch National Park (National Park) — 11.9 mi, 057° NE · 85 acres
  • Big Muddy National Fish And Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.3 mi, 325° NW · 32k acres
  • Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 16.1 mi, 177° S · 16k acres

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About This Sappington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sappington, Missouri. Coordinates: 38.526042, -90.373051. 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 Sappington includes the ZIP code (63126), telephone area code (314), county seat of St. Louis County (Clayton), and school district assignment (Lindbergh 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 generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.