Burlington Kansas Map

About Burlington, Kansas

Burlington is a locality in Coffey County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,605. The population density is 448.5 people per km². Burlington is located at 38.1945°N, 95.7428°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 66839.

Burlington, Kansas, unfolds across a landscape of gently rolling prairie, where the earth exhales a scent of sun-baked grasses and distant hayfields. It lies 59.1 miles south of Topeka, KS (from Topeka, KS: bearing 183°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north-west of LeRoy. The sky here is a vast, ever-changing canvas, particularly in the late afternoon when the light softens, casting long, benevolent shadows that stretch across fields of ripening wheat and corn. The Neosho River, a ribbon of cool, brown water, threads its way through the land, its banks lined with cottonwoods and willows that whisper secrets in the breeze, a constant, soothing presence in the otherwise open expanse. The air itself often carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of blooming wildflowers and the faint, earthy aroma of the fertile soil that defines this corner of Coffey County. The history of Burlington is intimately tied to the bounty of this land, a story of pioneers who carved a life from the prairie's embrace. Agriculture remains the lifeblood, with cattle ranches and grain farms dotting the horizon, their rhythms dictated by the seasons. The town's character is one of quiet resilience, a place where community bonds are forged in shared experience and a deep appreciation for the simple verities of rural life. Visitors might find themselves drawn to the historic courthouse square, a testament to earlier eras, or perhaps to the annual rodeo, a vibrant display of local tradition. The pace of life in Burlington encourages a slowing down, a chance to observe the flight of a hawk against the boundless blue or to feel the quiet hum of a town content in its own skin.

About This Burlington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Burlington, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.194467, -95.742764. 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 Burlington and Coffey County.

Detailed location data for Burlington includes the ZIP code (66839), telephone area code (913), county seat of Coffey County (Burlington), and school district assignment (Burlington Unified School District 244). 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 Burlington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.