Augusta Kansas Map
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Interactive Map of Augusta, Kansas
| City | Augusta |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| County | Butler |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 37.686684 |
| Longitude | -96.976702 |
| Population | 9,216 |
| Density | 845.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Augusta, Kansas
Augusta is a locality in Butler County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,216. The population density is 845.0 people per km². Augusta is located at 37.6867°N, 96.9767°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 67002.
Augusta, Kansas, unfolds across a landscape of gentle prairie swells, where the sky seems to stretch in an endless, unbroken expanse. It lies 18.7 miles east-north-east of Derby, KS (from Derby, KS: bearing 59°T), and is situated 8.9 miles east-south-east of Andover. The land itself, a rich, dark loam, cradles the town with a quiet resilience, hinting at seasons of both sun-baked endurance and the soft embrace of rainfall. Cottonwood trees, their leaves rustling like whispered secrets, stand sentinel along the meandering paths of Walnut Creek, their roots anchoring the town to the very earth. The air here often carries the scent of mown hay and the distant hum of agricultural machinery, a constant reminder of the land's generous, yet demanding, nature. As dusk settles, the western horizon bleeds into hues of rose and lavender, painting the open fields with a fleeting, ethereal beauty that speaks of a profound, simple peace. The story of Augusta is one deeply entwined with the fertile soil and the industrious spirit of its people. Originally established as a trading post in the mid-19th century, it grew with the westward expansion, its fortunes tied to the agricultural bounty of the surrounding countryside. Oil was discovered in the early 20th century, injecting a new vein of prosperity and transforming Augusta into a boomtown for a time, leaving behind echoes of that era in the architecture and the collective memory. Today, while agriculture remains a cornerstone, the town has diversified, embracing small businesses and a quiet manufacturing sector. Walnut Creek, once a vital artery for commerce and travel, now serves as a place for quiet contemplation and recreation, its banks a favored spot for residents to watch the sun dip below the prairie rim, a timeless ritual in this corner of Kansas.
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About This Augusta Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Augusta, 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 Augusta and Butler County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Augusta 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 Augusta 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. |
