Alden Kansas Map
Alden, Kansas — 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 Alden, Rice County.
Interactive Map of Alden, Kansas
| City | Alden |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| County | Rice |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 38.242234 |
| Longitude | -98.31201 |
| Population | 87 |
| Density | 148.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Alden, Kansas
Alden is a locality in Rice County, Kansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 87. The population density is 148.8 people per km². Alden is located at 38.2422°N, 98.3120°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 67512.
Alden rests upon the Kansas prairie, where the land unfolds in an immense, quiet expanse under a sky that seems to hold its breath. It lies 24.3 miles west-north-west of Hutchinson, KS (from Hutchinson, KS: bearing 301°T), and is situated 9.3 miles south-west of Lyons. The terrain here is a subtle, rolling canvas, the soil a rich, dark loam that cradles the roots of wheat and sorghum, stretching to horizons that blur into the hazy blue of distant summer days. A gentle breeze, carrying the scent of sun-baked earth and the faint, sweet perfume of wildflowers, sweeps across the open fields, an invisible tide shaping the very character of Alden. In the late afternoon, as the sun begins its slow descent, the light softens, bathing the landscape in a warm, golden glow that lends a touch of ethereal beauty to the everyday. The history of Alden is a quiet testament to the resilience of those who have coaxed life from this fertile ground. Established by hardy settlers drawn to the agricultural promise of the region, Alden's economy has long been tied to the bounty of the soil, its fortunes rising and falling with the harvests that have sustained generations. While no grand monuments mark its past, the enduring spirit of its people, a blend of stoic determination and neighborly warmth, forms the true landmark of this place. The rhythm of life in Alden is dictated by the seasons and the steady hum of agricultural activity, a peaceful cadence that resonates through its quiet streets and across its sun-drenched fields, a constant reminder of the enduring connection to the land.
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About This Alden Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Alden, Kansas 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 Alden and Rice County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Alden is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Alden is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| 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. |
