Atwood Kansas Map

About Atwood, Kansas

Atwood is a locality in Rawlins County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,320. The population density is 504.2 people per km². Atwood is located at 39.8067°N, 101.0421°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 67730.

Atwood rests on a broad expanse of Kansas prairie, where the sky feels impossibly vast and the horizon stretches with an unbroken, gentle sweep. It lies 120.4 miles west-south-west of Kearney, NE (from Kearney, NE: bearing 240°T), and is situated 28.4 miles north of Colby. The land itself is a study in muted tones and subtle contours, a canvas of wheat fields and pastures that shift from emerald green in the spring to a sun-baked gold by late summer. The air here carries the clean, dry scent of earth and distant rain, a constant reminder of the elemental forces that shape this place. The character of Atwood is one of quiet resilience, a steadfastness born from generations of living in tune with the rhythms of the plains. The sunlight at dusk often paints the western sky in hues of rose and lavender, a fleeting, breathtaking spectacle that seems to hold the entire world in its silent embrace. This corner of Rawlins County, where Atwood has grown, has always been defined by the land and the hardy spirit of those who cultivate it. The local economy is deeply rooted in agriculture, with grain elevators standing like sentinels along the railway lines, testament to the bounty of the surrounding farms. The history of Atwood is one of pioneers carving a life from this seemingly unyielding terrain, their stories whispered in the wind that rustles through the corn stalks. The town retains a palpable sense of its past, a connection to the early settlers who established its foundations. While not a place of grand monuments, Atwood offers a genuine glimpse into the heartland of America, a community that thrives on its own terms, its distinctive character shaped by the endless sky and the rich, dark soil beneath.

About This Atwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Atwood, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.806668, -101.042101. 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 Atwood and Rawlins County.

Detailed location data for Atwood includes the ZIP code (67730), telephone area code (785), county seat of Rawlins County (Atwood), and school district assignment (Rawlins County Unified School District 105). 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 Atwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.