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Sikeston Missouri Map

Explore Sikeston, 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 Sikeston, Missouri

How to Use This Sikeston, Missouri Map

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

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	Sikeston
State	Missouri (MO)
County	Scott County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	36.876719
Longitude	-89.587858
Population	16,291
Density	367.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	63801
Area Code	816
County Seat	Benton
School District	Sikeston R-VI School District

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About Sikeston, Missouri

Sikeston is a locality in Scott County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of 16,291. The population density is 367.0 people per km². Sikeston is located at 36.8767°N, 89.5879°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Sikeston is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 63801.

Sikeston occupies a broad expanse of flat, fertile earth where the horizon stretches wide and unencumbered by high peaks. It lies 29.9 miles south of Cape Girardeau, MO (from Cape Girardeau, MO: bearing 187°T), and is situated 13.5 miles west-southwest of Charleston. The landscape around Sikeston consists primarily of rich alluvial soil that catches the golden, heavy light of late afternoon in a way that makes the grain fields glow like burnished copper. A few miles to the west, the water in Saint Johns Ditch moves with a slow, deliberate purpose through the lowlands. Those seeking a quiet reprieve find solace at American Legion Park, where the trees offer deep shadows against the midday heat. On clear days, one might look toward the horizon and imagine the distant rise of Bird Hill, though the land here remains resolutely level and focused on the sky.

Agriculture has long defined the rhythm of life in Sikeston, serving as the sturdy foundation upon which the local economy was built. Farmers here cultivate vast fields of cotton and soybeans, keeping a watchful eye on the weather and the changing seasons. The industrious spirit of the region extends to various logistics and manufacturing hubs that capitalize on the intersection of major transit routes. Historical growth in Sikeston mirrors the expansion of regional rail and roadway networks, which turned a quiet crossing into a center of commerce. Even as the modern economy shifts, the persistence of these traditional industries provides a reliable anchor for the people who work the land and run the warehouses.

Cultural life in Sikeston revolves around a shared pride in local heritage and the warmth of a plain-spoken social fabric. The annual tradition of the Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo draws visitors from across the region, filling the air with the electric energy of competition and community gathering. Notable individuals such as the legendary basketball coach Gene Bess have left an indelible mark on the identity of the area, teaching lessons that extend far beyond the gymnasium floor. Residents often congregate at local eateries to share conversation, maintaining a pace of life that values personal connection above the frantic rush of larger urban centers. Should one wander nineteen miles to the outskirts, the quiet waters of Whites Lake offer a place for reflection, completing the portrait of a place deeply rooted in its own quiet, Midwestern character.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Sikeston Park Lincoln Memorial (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 265° W
Malco (Cinema) — 0.9 mi, 074° E
Sikeston Recreational Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 047° NE
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.8 mi, 031° NE
Swift Ditch Access (State Recreation Area) — 8.7 mi, 159° S
General Watkins Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 12.6 mi, 354° N
Cotton Belt Caboose (Attraction) — 13.1 mi, 121° SE
Ten Mile Pond Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 16.0 mi, 126° SE
Caboose (Attraction) — 21.3 mi, 255° W
Horseshoe Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area (Nature Reserve) — 21.5 mi, 042° NE
Shawnee National Forest (National Forest) — 22.8 mi, 024° NE · 274k acres
Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 22.9 mi, 049° NE · 33k acres
Desert Storm Memorial (Monument) — 24.0 mi, 068° E
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial (Monument) — 24.3 mi, 069° E
GEM Theatre (Cinema) — 24.8 mi, 070° E
Cairo River Wall Murals (Public Artwork) — 24.8 mi, 069° E
Lowest Point in Illinois (Viewpoint) — 25.8 mi, 073° E
Proceeding On (Monument) — 25.8 mi, 073° E
(former Site) Terrace Inn (Historic Ruins) — 26.6 mi, 003° N
Ceremonial Mound (Historic Ruins) — 28.1 mi, 076° E
Malden Army Airfield Museum (Museum) — 29.4 mi, 229° SW
Mingo National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 29.9 mi, 287° W · 43k acres
Reelfoot (State Park) — 29.9 mi, 151° SE
Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center (Attraction) — 32.3 mi, 360° N
Mingo National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 32.7 mi, 281° W · 7,890 acres
Mark Twain National Forest (National Forest) — 36.9 mi, 272° W · 1.5M acres
Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuge (Nature Reserve) — 40.7 mi, 167° S
The Fear Factory (Attraction) — 42.9 mi, 137° SE
Red Devil Stadium (Stadium) — 46.2 mi, 125° SE
Pfeiffer Museum (Museum) — 48.0 mi, 225° SW

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