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Latham.

Its Census reference point is in Prairie Ozark Border, within Ozark Highlands. Fortuna lies about 6.4 miles west of Latham by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Latham, Missouri
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Latham, Missouri · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Latham, Missouri from above

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THE SETTINGPrairie Ozark Border
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYMoniteau County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Latham on the map

THE LATHAM LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Prairie Ozark Border setting.

Latham CDP has 0.39 square miles of land in Moniteau County. Its Census reference point is in Prairie Ozark Border, within Ozark Highlands.

Wooded uplands over limestone, dolomite and sandstone characterize the Ozarks. Springs, caves and spring-fed streams are widespread regional features within a landscape of uneven plateaus and valleys.

Regional context: Ozark Highlands ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Latham and Moniteau County

Latham is associated with Moniteau County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Moniteau County

Latham by land and water

The Census records <0.01 square miles of water within Latham, or 0.3% of its total area. It is 0.7 percentage points lower than the 0.9% recorded for Moniteau County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Latham CDP has 1.9 times the land area of nearby Fortuna CDP (0.2 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Latham land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Separate Latham’s place name from its government

Latham is a Census-designated place, a statistical community rather than an incorporated municipality. Confirm the actual planning jurisdiction before treating a Latham address as city approval. Moniteau County is the geographic starting point for the records.

02

Read the Prairie Ozark Border setting

Prairie Ozark Border belongs to Ozark Highlands. Which parcel-specific records describe the water source, topography and access, especially where the tract crosses a valley or spring corridor?

03

Check the route, beyond Fortuna

Fortuna is 6.4 miles west of the Latham reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Latham resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON LATHAM

USGS National Map

Begin at 38.5594° N, 92.6789° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Latham ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Latham data

View Census information selected by this census-designated place’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Prairie Ozark Border

Explore the agency mapping behind the Ozark Highlands context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Missouri landowner resources

Missouri sinkhole and geology resources

DNR guidance with links to GeoSTRAT and documented sinkhole information.

Missouri well-log resources

State guidance for locating groundwater logs and related geological records.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Latham.

Fortuna lies about 6.4 miles west of Latham by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Latham in context

NSEWFortuna · 6.4 miles1Clarksburg · 7.1 miles2California · 7.8 miles3Tipton · 8.6 miles4Versailles · 12.5 miles5Barnett · 12.6 miles6OUTER RING: 12.6 MILES
  1. 1
    Fortuna6.4 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Clarksburg7.1 mi · city
  3. 3
    California7.8 mi · city
  4. 4
    Tipton8.6 mi · city
  5. 5
    Versailles12.5 mi · city
  6. 6
    Barnett12.6 mi · city
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Missouri; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Latham
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Latham?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Moniteau County. Latham’s 0.39 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Latham property in Prairie Ozark Border?+

No. Prairie Ozark Border is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Latham boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Fortuna as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 6.4 miles west of Latham’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Latham?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your next chapter.

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