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Phelps County Map, Missouri

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Phelps County, Missouri

Phelps Location Map Missouri

Phelps County is roughly in the middle of Missouri. It’s part of the Ozarks region. Rolla is the county seat and is about halfway between St. Louis and Springfield on I-44.

The county consists of miles of hilly terrain and is crisscrossed by small rivers and streams. This means you’re never far from nature here. Plus, Mark Twain National Forest covers parts of the county.

Phelps sits at the northern edge of the Ozark Plateau. This location gives it a unique mix of prairie and forest ecosystems, making it a great spot for the outdoors.

CategoryDetails
County NamePhelps County
County SeatRolla
PopulationApproximately 45,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesRolla, St. James, Newburg, Doolittle, Edgar Springs, Northwye
Interstates and HighwaysI-44, US 63, MO 68, MO 72
FIPS Code29-161
Total Area (Land and Water)674 square miles (Land: 672 sq mi, Water: 2 sq mi)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Maries County (Northwest), Gasconade County (Northeast), Crawford County (East), Dent County (Southeast), Texas County (South), Pulaski County (West)
Time ZoneCentral Time Zone (CT)
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.9366° N, 91.7715° W
EtymologyNamed after John S. Phelps, a former U.S. Congressman and Governor of Missouri
Major LandmarksMark Twain National Forest, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla Downtown Historic District
WebsitePhelps County Website

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