Willow Springs, 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 Willow Springs, Howell County.
| City | Willow Springs |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| County | Howell |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 36.992277 |
| Longitude | -91.969874 |
| Population | 2,279 |
| Density | 215.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 65793 |
| Area Code | 417 |
| County Seat | West Plains |
| School District | Willow Springs R-IV School District |
Willow Springs is a locality in Howell County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,279. The population density is 215.2 people per km². Willow Springs is located at 36.9923°N, 91.9699°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 65793.
Willow Springs unfurls across a landscape where Ozark hills begin to soften, their wooded slopes giving way to fertile bottoms along the North Fork of the White River. It lies 74.8 miles east-south-east of Springfield, MO (from Springfield, MO: bearing 101°T), and is situated 19.4 miles north-north-west of West Plains. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries a damp, earthy scent, a blend of decaying leaves and the promise of dew-kissed fields. Rolling terrain dictates the layout, with roads bending and curving to follow the land's natural contours, rather than imposing a rigid grid. Scattered farmsteads, their white-painted barns a cheerful contrast to the deep green of the surrounding forests, punctuate the horizon, each with its own quiet claim on the soil. The sky often hangs low and expansive, particularly after a rain, a vast canvas reflecting the subtle shifts of light on the verdant hills. The history of Willow Springs is tied to the fertile banks of its river and the resources of the surrounding hills. For generations, agriculture has been the bedrock of its economy, with cattle grazing on pastures and crops like hay and corn thriving in the alluvial soil. Sawmills, once a prominent feature, have largely faded, but the legacy of timber remains in the weathered barns and fence posts that dot the countryside. The town itself retains a modest, unhurried character, its main street a familiar collection of businesses catering to the needs of the local populace. It’s a place where the past feels present, not in grand monuments, but in the enduring rhythm of the seasons and the quiet resilience of its people.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Willow Springs, 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 Willow Springs and Howell County.
Detailed location data for Willow Springs includes the ZIP code (65793), telephone area code (417), county seat of Howell County (West Plains), and school district assignment (Willow Springs R-IV 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 Willow Springs is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| 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. |