White Branch Missouri Map

About White Branch, Missouri

White Branch is a locality in Benton County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 177. The population density is 163.1 people per km². White Branch is located at 38.2345°N, 93.3546°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 65355.

White Branch unfolds across rolling hills, where the land slopes gently toward the meandering waters of the Pomme de Terre River. It lies 68.2 miles west-south-west of Jefferson City, MO (from Jefferson City, MO: bearing 250°T), and is situated 1.6 miles east-south-east of Warsaw. The air here, especially after a summer rain, carries the scent of damp earth and the faintest whisper of pine from the surrounding woodlands, a scent that clings to the rough-hewn fences and weathered barns. Fields of corn and soybeans, a verdant patchwork stretching to the horizon, dominate the immediate landscape, broken only by stands of oak and hickory that cast long, shifting shadows as the sun arcs across the sky. The quietude is profound, punctuated only by the distant lowing of cattle or the rustle of wind through the tall grasses that fringe the country roads. The history of White Branch is deeply entwined with the fertile soil of Benton County, a place where agriculture has long been the lifeblood of its people. Early settlers were drawn by the promise of rich farmland, establishing a heritage of hard work and self-reliance that still defines the character of White Branch. While the Pomme de Terre River offered a means of transport and sustenance, its true value now is in the recreational opportunities it provides, with lakes and tributaries inviting exploration. The local economy, though modest, remains rooted in the land, with farming and related enterprises forming its backbone, a quiet continuation of generations past.

About This White Branch Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of White Branch, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.23447, -93.354648. 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 White Branch and Benton County.

Detailed location data for White Branch includes the ZIP code (65355), telephone area code (573), county seat of Benton County (Warsaw), and school district assignment (Warsaw R-IX 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 White Branch is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.