Missouri Map: Missouri is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. Missouri is the the 19th most populous and 21st largest U.S. state in area. It covers an area of 69,715 sq mi (180,560 km2), with population of 6,154,913 residents in the 2020 Census.
Map of Missouri with Cities, Road, River, Highways
About Map: Missouri Map showing the capital, state boundary, roads, rail network,rivers, interstate highways, major cities and towns.
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About Missouri State Map
The state of Missouri is located in the Midwest part of the USA. Its eight bordering states are Iowa to the north, Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee to the east, Arkansas to the south, and Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska to the west. These borders can be seen in the Missouri map provided here. It ranks 21st in terms of land area. The Mississippi River forms the eastern border of the state. It is formed by the Missouri River, for which the state is called. It is the 19th most populous state in the nation with more than six million citizens. The capital is Jefferson City, and the main cities are St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, and Columbia.
Missouri Map
The beautifully detailed Missouri map shows the state's borders, the location of Jefferson City, the state capital, significant cities and other populated regions, rivers and lakes, significant highways, interstates, railroads, and airports. The Missouri map provided on this website can be used for both educational and non-educational purposes.
Missouri Map Illustrates Major Cities
The major cities of Missouri are shown in the Missouri map. The major cities of the state are St. Louis, Springfield, Jefferson City, Independence, Kansas City, Cape Girardeau, Columbia, Joplin, St. Charles, Bethany, Bolivar, Bowling Green, St. Joseph, Lees Summit, Florissant, Liberty Gladstone, Raytown, Oakville, Brookfield, Cameron, Kirksville, Lebanon, Macon, Malden, Carrolllton, Carthage, Chillicothe, Clinton, Dexter, Farmington, Festus, Fredericktown, Fulton, Hannibal, and Harrisonville. Missouri map also indicates the location of these places where they are located.
Missouri Map Indicates National Highways & Routes of the State
The Missouri map depicts all of the National Highways and Routes, as they are the State's transportation network. The details of National Highways and Routes are provided below.
Missouri State Facts
| State Name | Missouri |
| Nickname | The Show-Me State |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Capital City | Jefferson City |
| Largest City | Kansas City |
| Abbreviation | MO |
| State Motto | Salus Populi Suprema Lex Esto |
| Bordering States | Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska |
| State Flower | White Hawthorn Blossom |
| State Bird | Eastern Bluebird |
| State Animal | Missouri Mule |
| Joined the Union | August 10, 1821 |
| Area | 69,707 sq mi (180,540 sq km) |
| Major Cities | Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield, Columbia, Independence |
| Timezone | Central Time Zone |
| Population | 6,154,913 (2020 Census) |
| Highest Point | Taum Sauk Mountain - 1,772 ft (540 m) |
| Lowest Point | St. Francis River - 230 ft (70 m) |
| Major Rivers | Missouri River, Mississippi River, Osage River, Gasconade River, Meramec River |
| Major Lakes | Lake of the Ozarks, Table Rock Lake, Truman Reservoir, Bull Shoals Lake, Stockton Lake |
| Longest River | Missouri River |
| Famous For | Gateway Arch, barbecue, jazz music, Ozarks, Mark Twain |
| Airports | Kansas City International Airport, St. Louis Lambert International Airport, Springfield-Branson National Airport |
| Major Sports Team | Kansas City Chiefs, St. Louis Cardinals, Kansas City Royals, St. Louis Blues |
| Major Highways | US Highway 36, US Highway 40, US Highway 50, US Highway 60, US Highway 65 |
| State Routes | Missouri Route 13, Missouri Route 19, Missouri Route 21, Missouri Route 76, Missouri Route 141 |
| Official Website | https://www.mo.gov |
List of the Largest Cities in Missouri by Population
| City | County | Population (2020 Census) | Lat Long |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | Jackson County | 508,090 | 39.0997,-94.5786 |
| St. Louis | St. Louis City | 301,578 | 38.6270,-90.1994 |
| Springfield | Greene County | 169,176 | 37.2089,-93.2923 |
| Columbia | Boone County | 126,254 | 38.9517,-92.3341 |
| Independence | Jackson County | 123,011 | 39.0911,-94.4155 |
| Lee's Summit | Jackson County | 101,108 | 38.9108,-94.3822 |
| O'Fallon | St. Charles County | 91,316 | 38.8106,-90.6998 |
| St. Joseph | Buchanan County | 72,473 | 39.7675,-94.8467 |
| St. Charles | St. Charles County | 70,493 | 38.7881,-90.4974 |
| Blue Springs | Jackson County | 58,604 | 39.0169,-94.2816 |
Missouri Interstates
North-South interstates include: Interstate 29, Interstate 35, Interstate 49 and Interstate 55.
East-West interstates include: Interstate 44, Interstate 64 and Interstate 70.
Missouri State Routes
Missouri Route 13, Missouri Route 19, Missouri Route 21, Missouri Route 76, Missouri Route 141, Missouri Route 152, Missouri Route 364.
Regions in Missouri
- Ozarks
- Bootheel
- Central Missouri
- North Missouri
- Kansas City Metropolitan Area
- St. Louis Metropolitan Area
- Lake of the Ozarks Region
- Missouri River Valley
Main Sights in Missouri
- Gateway Arch - St. Louis
- Silver Dollar City - Branson
- Lake of the Ozarks - Central Missouri
- Mark Twain Boyhood Home - Hannibal
- Ha Ha Tonka State Park - Camdenton
- Wilson's Creek National Battlefield - Republic
- Forest Park - St. Louis
- Fantastic Caverns - Springfield
- Missouri Botanical Garden - St. Louis
- Harry S. Truman Presidential Library - Independence
- Elephant Rocks State Park - Belleview
- Worlds of Fun - Kansas City
National Parks in Missouri
- Gateway Arch National Park
- Ozark National Scenic Riverways
- George Washington Carver National Monument
- Harry S. Truman National Historic Site
- Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
- Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site
- Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park