Explore Augusta, Kansas, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Augusta |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| County | Butler County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 37.698016 |
| Longitude | -96.97316 |
| Population | 9,256 |
| Density | 842.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 67010, 67002 |
| Area Code | 785 |
| County Seat | El Dorado |
| School District | Augusta Unified School District 402 |
Augusta rises from the flat, expansive plains where the light at dusk turns the horizon into a thin, glowing ribbon of gold. It lies 8.9 miles east-southeast of Andover, KS (from Andover, KS: bearing 102°T), and is situated 19.7 miles east of Wichita. The landscape surrounding Augusta remains defined by the vast reach of the prairie, where the wind carries the scent of dry earth and tallgrass. Elm Creek carves a quiet, meandering path through the terrain just a mile away, its banks lined with the silver-leafed cottonwoods that lean toward the water. To the west, the land stretches out in a steady, rhythmic expanse, while the distant, hazy silhouettes of the Cup and Saucer Hills mark the edge of the world on the far horizon. Residents often find solace at Augusta Lake, a calm, reflective expanse of water that mirrors the shifting colors of the Kansas sky.
Augusta grew from the resilient ambition of pioneers who recognized the potential in the fertile soil and the convergence of regional trade routes. The local economy evolved from the early promise of agriculture into a diverse industrial base, anchored by long-standing traditions of refinement and production. Workers here possess a quiet, steady competence, reflecting a history shaped by the labor of those who built the foundations of the regional infrastructure. Though the prairie demands a certain toughness from its inhabitants, Augusta maintains a modest, industrious energy that persists through every season. The rhythm of daily life aligns with the steady hum of commerce, keeping the pace deliberate and focused on the work at hand.
Culture in Augusta flows from a deep sense of neighborly connection, anchored by the presence of Moyle Field, which serves as a communal gathering point under the wide, unobstructed sky. The local character is marked by an unpretentious warmth, where the history of the plains informs the way people move through their day. Notable landmarks, such as the historic downtown structures, stand as reminders of the town’s endurance and its ongoing evolution. While the town remains grounded in its regional identity, it has been home to individuals like the musician Joe Walsh, whose early life here contributed to a broader creative trajectory. Events throughout the year draw the people of Augusta together, reinforcing a shared spirit that remains as constant as the wind across the plains.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Augusta, Kansas. Coordinates: 37.698016, -96.97316. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Augusta includes the ZIP code (67010, 67002), telephone area code (785), county seat of Butler County (El Dorado), and school district assignment (Augusta Unified School District 402).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 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. |