Steelville Missouri Map

About Steelville, Missouri

Steelville is a locality in Crawford County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,665. The population density is 224.9 people per km². Steelville is located at 37.9681°N, 91.3549°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 65565.

Steelville rests within the rolling Ozark hills, a landscape defined by a verdant, undulating terrain that slopes and dips with a quiet persistence. It lies 56.7 miles south-west of Wildwood, MO (from Wildwood, MO: bearing 222°T), and is situated 7.1 miles south-south-east of Cuba. The air here, especially after a rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and pine, a fragrance that seems to settle deep within the lungs. The land itself is a study in muted greens and browns, punctuated by the stark white of limestone outcrops and the occasional flash of a red-tailed hawk circling lazily overhead. The Meramec River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, winds its way through the periphery, its banks often shaded by a dense canopy of hardwood trees, their leaves rustling a constant, gentle murmur. The history of Steelville is intrinsically linked to the bounty of its surrounding hills, once a significant source of iron ore that fueled early industry. This heritage is still visible in the weathered brick of older buildings and the names that echo through local lore, a testament to the grit and determination of those who first settled this ground. Today, the economy is more diverse, with agriculture playing a vital role, alongside a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that draws visitors to explore the rivers and trails. The rhythm of Steelville is one of steady, unhurried days, where the chime of the courthouse clock marks the passage of time with a reassuring regularity, and the evening light, a soft, hazy gold, bathes the streets in a peaceful glow.

About This Steelville Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Steelville, 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 Steelville and Crawford County.

Detailed location data for Steelville includes the ZIP code (65565), telephone area code (573), county seat of Crawford County (Steelville), and school district assignment (Steelville R-III 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 Steelville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.