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Basehor Kansas Map

Explore Basehor, Kansas, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Basehor, Kansas

How to Use This Basehor, Kansas Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Basehor, Kansas. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Kansas or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Basehor.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Basehor
State	Kansas (KS)
County	Leavenworth County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	39.135325
Longitude	-94.929047
Population	6,896
Density	372.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	66007
Area Code	913
County Seat	Leavenworth
School District	Basehor-Linwood Unified School District 458

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About Basehor, Kansas

Basehor is a locality in Leavenworth County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,896. The population density is 372.7 people per km². Basehor is located at 39.1353°N, 94.9290°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Basehor is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 66007.

Basehor occupies a quiet expanse of the Kansas plains where the horizon stretches wide enough to hold the weight of the sky. It lies 7.7 miles south-southwest of Lansing, KS (from Lansing, KS: bearing 196°T), and is situated 6.4 miles north-northwest of Bonner Springs. The land here is defined by subtle swells of earth, occasionally broken by the gentle path of Wolf Creek as it winds through the local topography. To the west, the distant outline of Badger Ridge marks the limit of the view, while the immediate surroundings offer a sense of openness that invites a slow, deliberate pace of life. Residents often gather at Basehor City Park to watch the light change across the prairie grasses as the afternoon fades into a soft, golden dusk. The proximity of Diamond Island provides a unique geological contrast to the otherwise uniform, fertile soil that characterizes this part of the state.

Basehor emerged from the expansion of the nineteenth-century frontier, growing steadily from its agricultural roots into a place that balances tradition with modern growth. The local economy relies on a mixture of small-scale commerce and the industrious efforts of those who commute to nearby hubs, maintaining a steady rhythm of daily activity. Long ago, the reliance on the land shaped the character of the people, fostering a resilient spirit that remembers the lessons of the past while looking toward the future. The surrounding countryside still supports productive fields, and the seasonal cycle of planting and harvest continues to influence the ebb and flow of professional life. Even as new industries find a footing, the town retains an unpretentious work ethic that honors the labor of those who first broke the prairie sod.

The spirit of Basehor is best understood through the quiet hospitality of its citizens and their commitment to preserving a sense of belonging in an increasingly fast-paced world. While the area avoids the noise of large urban centers, it holds its own identity, marked by local gatherings and a shared pride in the community’s schools. The landscape is punctuated by the presence of Lake of the Forest, which serves as a serene backdrop for those seeking a moment of reflection away from the main roads. Though the town does not claim the fame of global icons, it has been home to individuals of note, such as the accomplished professional athlete Maurice Greene, who brought international recognition to his roots here. These connections to the wider world provide a steady pulse to the local culture, ensuring that Basehor remains grounded yet connected to the broader human experience.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Basehor City Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 303° NW
Wyandotte County Park (Local Park) — 3.3 mi, 114° SE
Dragon Statue (Public Artwork) — 3.4 mi, 117° SE
Field Of Dreams Athletic Complex (Local Recreation) — 3.4 mi, 017° N
Atlas 9 (Attraction) — 6.8 mi, 100° E
West lookout Point (Viewpoint) — 7.6 mi, 080° E
Korean-Vietnam War Memorial (Monument) — 7.6 mi, 083° E
Lansing Historical Society and Museum (Museum) — 8.1 mi, 012° N
Charles J. Stump (Local Recreation) — 8.4 mi, 139° SE
Leavenworth State Fishing Lake (State Recreation Area) — 11.1 mi, 266° W
Leavenworth Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 11.1 mi, 270° W
Legler Barn Museum (Museum) — 12.3 mi, 133° SE
The 1950's All - Electric House Museum (Museum) — 12.3 mi, 133° SE
Johnson County Historical Museum (Museum) — 12.3 mi, 133° SE
The Theatre in the Park (Theatre) — 12.6 mi, 143° SE
Kansas Historical Marker #9 - Lawrence & The Old Trails (Monument) — 13.8 mi, 234° SW
Lamp of Knowledge (Monument) — 14.4 mi, 003° N
Lewis and Clark Center (Museum) — 14.4 mi, 003° N
Accessible Arts (Arts Centre) — 15.6 mi, 094° E
Fire Circle (Theatre) — 15.7 mi, 123° SE
Weston Bend State Park (State Park) — 16.9 mi, 010° N
George R. Shlegel Gallery (Gallery) — 17.0 mi, 114° SE
Candy Cane Lane (Attraction) — 18.1 mi, 125° SE
Mattie Rhodes Center (Gallery) — 18.1 mi, 099° E
Nermal Museum of Contemporary Art (Gallery) — 18.1 mi, 143° SE
Platte Falls Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 18.2 mi, 024° NE
Perry State Park (State Park) — 28.0 mi, 272° W
Big Muddy National Fish And Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 39.2 mi, 082° E · 32k acres
Marais Des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 62.1 mi, 167° S · 15k acres

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