St. James Missouri Map
Explore St. James, Missouri, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of St. James, Missouri
| City | St. James |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| County | Phelps County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 37.997264 |
| Longitude | -91.614322 |
| Population | 3,935 |
| Density | 355.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 65559 |
| Area Code | 573 |
| County Seat | Rolla |
| School District | St. James R-I School District |
About St. James, Missouri
St. James is a locality in Phelps County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,935. The population density is 355.6 people per km². St. James is located at 37.9973°N, 91.6143°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. St. James is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 65559.St. James rises from the limestone-heavy plateau of the Missouri Ozarks, defined by the steady, persistent flow of Robinson Creek as it cuts through the local topography. It lies 9.1 miles east-northeast of Rolla, MO (from Rolla, MO: bearing 70°T), and is situated 12.3 miles west-southwest of Cuba. Sunlight here possesses a peculiar weight, thickening in the late afternoon to catch the edges of the hardwoods and the limestone outcrops that break the surface of the soil. Beyond the immediate reach of the town, the horizon is punctuated by the distant silhouette of Pilot Knob, while the deeper earth folds into the quiet, shadowed depths of Normans Hollow. Residents of St. James find a particular peace in the local landscape, where the air holds the scent of damp earth and the quiet persistence of the Missouri interior, far from the influence of any maritime breeze.
St. James maintains a character forged by the early settlers who recognized the promise of this fertile transit point, establishing a rhythm of industry and cultivation that persists to this day. The economy has long been tethered to the land and the specialized crafts that grew from the region’s natural resources, fostering a culture of pragmatic self-reliance and communal hospitality. Within the municipal boundaries, St. James Park serves as a focal point for the quiet sociability of the people, providing a green refuge where the pace of the day slows to match the movement of the clouds. For those seeking the stillness of the water, Smith Lake remains a constant, reflective presence just a short journey away, anchoring the town to the broader, slow-moving narrative of the American interior.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Old Derby gas station (Attraction) — 0.2 mi, 356° N
- St. James Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 173° S
- Hart Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 254° W
- Woods (Woodson K.) Memorial Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.8 mi, 093° E
- Little Prairie Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.0 mi, 269° W
- Rt 66 Museum of Phelps Co., - Mule Trading Post (Attraction) — 6.0 mi, 257° W
- World's largest rocker (Attraction) — 8.4 mi, 071° E
- Scotts Ford Access (State Recreation Area) — 8.4 mi, 097° E
- Ozark Actors Theatre (Theatre) — 9.0 mi, 248° W
- Saint Patrick Statue (Public Artwork) — 9.2 mi, 252° W
- Mark Twain National Forest (National Forest) — 10.0 mi, 250° W · 1.5M acres
- Crawford County Historical (Museum) — 12.1 mi, 068° E
- Wesco Access (State Recreation Area) — 12.3 mi, 131° SE
- Sugar Tree Outer Road, Dead Ends (Attraction) — 18.1 mi, 258° W
- Onondaga Cave State Park (State Park) — 20.3 mi, 079° E
- Trail of Tears Memorial (Monument) — 20.8 mi, 253° W
- Dr. Martin Hart Plaque (Monument) — 23.4 mi, 174° S
- Jeanie B. Weaver Dialysis Unit (Monument) — 23.4 mi, 174° S
- Dent county museum (Museum) — 24.7 mi, 169° S
- Blue Springs Creek Conservation Area (Nature Reserve) — 24.7 mi, 070° E
- Meramec State Park (State Park) — 30.0 mi, 061° NE
- U.S. Army Engineer, Chemical, and Military Police Museum (Museum) — 32.2 mi, 237° SW
- Old Stagecoach Stop (Museum) — 34.0 mi, 250° W
- Ozark National Scenic Riverways (Wild & Scenic River) — 37.4 mi, 181° S · 53k acres
- Lookout Point (Viewpoint) — 37.9 mi, 096° E
- Hawkins Homestead (Historic Ruins) — 38.0 mi, 095° E
- Paddy Creek Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 38.5 mi, 218° SW · 7,080 acres
- Museum of Missouri Military History (Museum) — 45.5 mi, 327° NW
- Bell Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 45.6 mi, 122° SE · 9,183 acres
- Clara Eitmann Messmer Amphitheater (Theatre) — 49.8 mi, 011° N
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About This St. James Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of St. James, Missouri. Coordinates: 37.997264, -91.614322. 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 St. James includes the ZIP code (65559), telephone area code (573), county seat of Phelps County (Rolla), and school district assignment (St. James R-I School District).
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 | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
