Washburn Missouri Map

About Washburn, Missouri

Washburn is a locality in Barry County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 498. The population density is 240.6 people per km². Washburn is located at 36.5870°N, 93.9660°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 65772.

Washburn sits in a hollow where the Ozark hills begin to soften their edges, a place where the red clay soil, rich with minerals, stains the creeks a rusty hue. It lies 18.6 miles east-north-east of Bella Vista, AR (from Bella Vista, AR: bearing 67°T), and is situated 8.2 miles south-west of Cassville. The land here is a mosaic of rolling pastures, dotted with the occasional weathered barn and herds of cattle grazing under a sky that can shift from a bright, washed-out blue to the deep indigo of an approaching storm. Oak and hickory trees, their branches gnarled and reaching, cast long shadows across the fields, and in the hollows, the air often carries the damp, earthy scent of moss and decaying leaves, especially after a spring rain. The quiet hum of cicadas is a constant soundtrack in the summer, and the wind, when it stirs, whispers through the tall grasses, carrying the scent of wild honeysuckle. Washburn's roots are entwined with the early settlers who sought fertile ground and opportunity in the Ozarks, a history reflected in the few remaining older homes with their sturdy, practical architecture. The local economy has long been tied to the land, with agriculture, particularly cattle ranching and some hay production, forming the backbone of the community. For generations, the rhythm of Washburn has been dictated by the seasons and the demands of the farm, a pace that still holds sway even as the modern world intrudes. The small businesses that line the main street, a modest collection of hardware stores, diners, and a post office, serve as vital hubs, their windows reflecting the slow, deliberate passage of time and the enduring character of Washburn.

About This Washburn Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Washburn, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.587014, -93.966035. 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 Washburn and Barry County.

Detailed location data for Washburn includes the ZIP code (65772), telephone area code (417), county seat of Barry County (Cassville), and school district assignment (Southwest R-V 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 Washburn is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.