Bassett Kansas Map

About Bassett, Kansas

Bassett is a locality in Allen County, Kansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 22. The population density is 16.3 people per km². Bassett is located at 37.9028°N, 95.4041°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 66749.

Bassett, a quiet hum beneath the vast Kansas sky, unfolds across gently rolling terrain where the prairie grasses, in their infinite shades of ochre and sage, catch the wind in a ceaseless, whispering conversation. It lies 74.4 miles south of Lawrence, KS (from Lawrence, KS: bearing 187°T), and is situated 1.5 miles south of Iola. The land here is not dramatic, but possesses a subtle, enduring beauty, a patient resilience that speaks of seasons turned and sunrises witnessed over generations. The air itself carries a clean, dry scent, tinged with the faint perfume of distant wildflowers and the honest aroma of cultivated fields, a breath of pure, unadulterated openness that defines this corner of Allen County. Even the clouds, as they drift lazily across the immense blue, seem to cast shadows that move with a deliberate, unhurried grace, lending a dreamlike quality to the afternoon light. This is a place where the echoes of westward expansion and agricultural endeavor still resonate, where the economic pulse of Bassett has long been tied to the fertile soil and the hardy spirit of its inhabitants. Farming remains a cornerstone, with fields of corn and soybeans stretching out like a patchwork quilt, their greens and golds a testament to human endeavor against the elements. The history of Bassett is etched not in grand monuments, but in the weathered barns and the sturdy, unpretentious homes that dot the landscape, each one a silent witness to the passage of time and the enduring strength of rural life. Local traditions, quietly observed, weave through the fabric of daily existence, a subtle thread connecting past to present, fostering a sense of community that is as deep and unwavering as the prairie itself.

About This Bassett Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bassett, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.902814, -95.404148. 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 Bassett and Allen County.

Detailed location data for Bassett includes the ZIP code (66749), telephone area code (913), county seat of Allen County (Iola), and school district assignment (Iola Unified School District 257). 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 Bassett is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.