Americus Kansas Map

About Americus, Kansas

Americus is a locality in Lyon County, Kansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 955. The population density is 408.9 people per km². Americus is located at 38.5070°N, 96.2619°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 66835.

Americus, Kansas, unfolds across a landscape of broad, rolling prairie, where the sky seems to stretch on forever, a vast canvas brushed with the pale gold of ripening wheat and the deep, earthy tones of freshly tilled soil. It lies 48.9 miles south-west of Topeka, KS (from Topeka, KS: bearing 220°T), and is situated 8.3 miles north-north-west of Emporia. The land here is not dramatic, but possesses a quiet dignity, a patient resilience that speaks of generations who have learned to read its subtle moods. Gentle slopes give way to shallow draws, where the wind whispers through native grasses and the occasional cluster of cottonwood trees offers a fleeting patch of shade. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a clean, dry scent, tinged with the distant fragrance of sun-baked earth and the sweet perfume of wild blossoms. The character of Americus is one of understated strength, a place where life moves with a steady, deliberate pace, mirroring the slow, inexorable turning of the seasons. The history of Americus is deeply entwined with the agricultural heart of Lyon County, a testament to the enduring legacy of farming and ranching that has shaped this land. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and the promise of a new beginning, established communities like Americus that became vital hubs for the surrounding farms. The local economy, though it has seen shifts over the decades, remains fundamentally rooted in the bounty of the land, with grain elevators standing as silent sentinels to the ceaseless harvest. While no grand monuments mark its past, the very fabric of Americus is woven from the quiet industry of its people and the shared understanding of its place within the larger tapestry of the prairie. The rhythm of everyday life here is set by the needs of the land and the enduring spirit of a community that has learned to thrive in its embrace.

About This Americus Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Americus, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.506956, -96.261942. 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 Americus and Lyon County.

Detailed location data for Americus includes the ZIP code (66835), telephone area code (913), county seat of Lyon County (Emporia), and school district assignment (North Lyon County Unified School District 251). 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 Americus is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.