Whiting Missouri Map

About Whiting, Missouri

Whiting is a locality in Mississippi County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 179. The population density is 144.2 people per km². Whiting is located at 36.7889°N, 89.3740°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 63845.

Whiting rests in the gentle embrace of southeastern Missouri, where the land rolls with a quiet dignity, a subtle testament to the ancient forces that shaped it. It lies 36.6 miles south-south-east of Cape Girardeau, MO (from Cape Girardeau, MO: bearing 167°T), and is situated 9.2 miles south of Charleston. The fertile earth, a rich ochre that deepens to near-black when kissed by rain, stretches out in broad swathes of cultivated fields, punctuated by stands of sturdy oak and the occasional whisper of willow along the low-lying drainage ditches. The air here carries the scent of damp soil and ripening corn, a palpable sweetness that hangs heavy in the humid summer afternoons, softening the sharp edges of the horizon. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-cloudy sky, falls in broad, diffused sheets, casting a muted glow that seems to hold the very essence of the season. The story of Whiting is one of resilience and quiet persistence, deeply rooted in the agrarian heart of the region. For generations, the rhythm of life in Whiting has been dictated by the planting and harvesting seasons, the local economy intrinsically tied to the bounty of the surrounding farmland, primarily corn and soybeans. Evidence of this enduring connection can be seen in the weathered barns that dot the landscape and the sturdy, unpretentious homes that line the few paved roads, each bearing the quiet strength of those who have worked this land. While no grand monuments mark its past, the history of Whiting is etched into the very fields, in the careful rows of crops and the enduring spirit of its people, a community that continues to find its strength in the enduring cycle of the earth.

About This Whiting Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Whiting, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.788944, -89.373963. 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 Whiting and Mississippi County.

Detailed location data for Whiting includes the ZIP code (63845), telephone area code (816), county seat of Mississippi County (Charleston), and school district assignment (East Prairie R-II 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 Whiting is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.