Tarkio Missouri Map

About Tarkio, Missouri

Tarkio is a locality in Atchison County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,471. The population density is 411.5 people per km². Tarkio is located at 40.4403°N, 95.3778°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 64491.

Tarkio rests on a plateau that spills gently westward, a vast expanse of fertile land that has long dictated the rhythm of life here. It lies 54.2 miles north-north-west of Saint Joseph, MO (from Saint Joseph, MO: bearing 329°T), and is situated 7.6 miles east-north-east of Rock Port. The sky above Tarkio is a generous canvas, often swept clean by winds that carry the scent of tilled earth and ripening grain, and in the twilight, it can soften into hues of rose and lavender, a quiet benediction settling over the fields. The land itself, a rich loam, appears almost to breathe under the sun, the contours of the terrain subtly guiding the eye towards the distant, hazy horizon. Here, the very air seems to hum with the quiet industry of growth, a constant, low thrum beneath the broader symphony of the seasons. The history of Tarkio is deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of this region, a story of pioneers who cultivated the prairie and built communities from the soil upward. The town's founding was a testament to that enduring spirit, and its economy continues to draw strength from the bounty of the surrounding farms, with crops like corn and soybeans forming the backbone of local commerce. While the echoes of its past are present in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture of its older buildings, Tarkio also embraces a forward-looking perspective, particularly evident in its educational institutions that draw students from across the state. The presence of the university lends a youthful energy to the town, a subtle counterpoint to the deep-rooted traditions that still hold sway in the quiet routines of everyday life.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tarkio, 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 Tarkio and Atchison County.

Detailed location data for Tarkio includes the ZIP code (64491), telephone area code (816), county seat of Atchison County (Rock Port), and school district assignment (Tarkio R-I 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 Tarkio is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.