Sundown, Missouri — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Sundown, Ozark County.
| City | Sundown |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| County | Ozark |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 36.566453 |
| Longitude | -92.636833 |
| Population | 178 |
| Density | 50.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Sundown is a locality in Ozark County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 178. The population density is 50.2 people per km². Sundown is located at 36.5665°N, 92.6368°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 65761.
Sundown unfolds across rolling hills, a place where the Ozark landscape asserts its gentle, persistent presence. It lies 57.8 miles south-east of Springfield, MO (from Springfield, MO: bearing 141°T), and is situated 13.0 miles north-north-west of Bull Shoals. The air, especially as the day wanes, carries the scent of pine and damp earth, a fragrance that clings to the winding roads and the clusters of houses that dot the terrain. Here, the land itself seems to breathe, its contours softened by time and the slow work of water, creating a mosaic of dense woodlands and open meadows that catch the deepening light. The character of Sundown is not one of grand pronouncements, but rather of quiet resilience, etched into the weathered wood of porches and the steady gaze of its inhabitants, a people accustomed to the rhythms of the seasons. The history of Sundown is a quiet hum beneath the surface of everyday life, a story interwoven with the bounty and challenges of this Ozark setting. For generations, the land has been the primary source of sustenance, with farming and timber providing the backbone of the local economy, though the persistent lure of the surrounding natural beauty has also drawn a steady stream of visitors seeking its tranquility. While no grand universities or famous figures claim Sundown as their sole origin, the region has a distinct cultural character, shaped by traditions passed down and a profound connection to the natural world. The waterways, clear and cool, are not just scenic elements but vital arteries, offering both recreation and a reminder of the enduring power of nature in this corner of Missouri.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Sundown, 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 Sundown and Ozark County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Sundown is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Sundown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 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. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |