Chamois Missouri Map

About Chamois, Missouri

Chamois is a locality in Osage County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 375. The population density is 272.5 people per km². Chamois is located at 38.6753°N, 91.7696°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 65024.

Chamois, Missouri, rests on a gentle rise where the Missouri River, a broad, muddy artery of the continent, makes a wide, slow curve. It lies 15.2 miles southeast of Fulton, MO (from Fulton, MO: bearing 141°T), and is situated 19.2 miles east of Holts Summit. The surrounding landscape is a study in subtle gradients, a patient unfolding of fertile bottomland giving way to the softly rounded Ozark hills that begin their southward march a good distance away. Here, the air often carries the scent of damp earth and ripening crops, a fragrance that mingles with the river's own musky breath, especially in the humid stillness of late summer. The river itself, a constant, murmuring presence, dictates the very character of the land, its seasonal swells and retreats shaping the fields and the lives lived upon them. Sunlight, at dawn and dusk, spills across the water in molten streams of gold and rose, painting the sky with a quiet, transient beauty. The history of Chamois is as intertwined with the river as its geography. Established by German immigrants who found the fertile soil and access to trade via the Missouri River irresistible, the town developed a reputation for its agricultural prowess, particularly its corn and soybeans. Generations have worked this land, their livelihoods dictated by the river's bounty and its occasional, formidable temper. While no grand monuments mark its past, the enduring spirit of its founding families and their descendants is evident in the quiet resilience of the neighborhoods and the sturdy, practical architecture that still stands. The local economy, though still rooted in agriculture, has seen the subtle shifts of modern times, yet the plain-spoken character and neighborly spirit, reminiscent of the wider Missouri ethos, remain the true distinguishing markers of Chamois.

About This Chamois Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Chamois, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.67532, -91.769619. 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 Chamois and Osage County.

Detailed location data for Chamois includes the ZIP code (65024), telephone area code (573), county seat of Osage County (Linn), and school district assignment (Osage County R-I 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 Chamois is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.