Burlingame Kansas Map

About Burlingame, Kansas

Burlingame is a locality in Osage County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,046. The population density is 426.3 people per km². Burlingame is located at 38.7539°N, 95.8350°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 66413.

Burlingame unfolds across rolling prairie, a place where the sky feels vast and the horizon stretches with an almost audacious generosity. It lies 22.0 miles south-south-west of Topeka, KS (from Topeka, KS: bearing 203°T), and is situated 8.3 miles north of Osage City. The land itself is a study in gentle slopes, the soil a rich, dark loam that speaks of deep prairie roots and patient cultivation. Here, the air often carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening grain, a subtle perfume that mingles with the clean, sharp tang of ozone before a summer storm. Oak trees, sturdy and enduring, dot the landscape, their limbs reaching out like weathered hands against the immense canvas of blue, offering pockets of shade and a sense of permanence in the ever-shifting light. The pace of life in Burlingame is a quiet hum, a steady rhythm dictated by the seasons and the needs of the land. The history of Burlingame is deeply entwined with the fertile ground it occupies and the determined spirit of its early settlers. Originally established as a stop along the Santa Fe Trail, its strategic position fostered growth, though the railroad would later redraw the lines of commerce and connection. The local economy, while now diversified, still carries the echoes of agriculture, with fields of wheat and corn defining the surrounding countryside and influencing the character of the community. A distinctive feature of Burlingame is its connection to the Osage Nation; the land itself holds stories of their stewardship long before European settlement, a history that infuses the present with a quiet depth. The town's modest architecture, a blend of practical structures and homes that have weathered decades, reflects a history of resilience and a pragmatic approach to life, where community bonds are as vital as the harvest.

About This Burlingame Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Burlingame, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.753895, -95.834987. 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 Burlingame and Osage County.

Detailed location data for Burlingame includes the ZIP code (66413), telephone area code (913), county seat of Osage County (Lyndon), and school district assignment (Burlingame Public School Unified School District 454). 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 Burlingame is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.