Burns Kansas Map
Burns, Kansas — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Burns, Marion County.
Interactive Map of Burns, Kansas
| City | Burns |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| County | Marion |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 38.090296 |
| Longitude | -96.886414 |
| Population | 297 |
| Density | 179.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Burns, Kansas
Burns is a locality in Marion County, Kansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 297. The population density is 179.6 people per km². Burns is located at 38.0903°N, 96.8864°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 66840.
Burns unfolds across a broad, sun-drenched prairie, a landscape defined by the immense, ever-shifting canvas of the Kansas sky. It lies 36.9 miles north-east of Wichita, KS (from Wichita, KS: bearing 42°T), and is situated 18.9 miles north of El Dorado. Rolling plains, softened by the ceaseless work of wind and cultivation, stretch towards horizons that seem to recede with each passing mile. The land here is not dramatic in its contours but possesses a quiet, insistent beauty, its character drawn from the deep, rich soil and the slow, deliberate march of the seasons. In the lingering light of late afternoon, the grasses shimmer with a subtle gold, and the air, dry and vast, carries the faint, sweet scent of harvested wheat, a testament to the enduring relationship between the people and this fertile ground. The history of Burns is deeply entwined with the agricultural pulse of Marion County, its economy historically anchored in the bounty of the surrounding farmland. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of the prairie, established homesteads and cultivated the rich soil, laying the foundation for the community's enduring character. While the specific industries may have evolved, the spirit of resilience and self-sufficiency remains a palpable force, evident in the quiet dignity of its residents and the well-maintained structures that speak of generations of care. There are no grand monuments or bustling tourist attractions in Burns, but rather the subtle, enduring charm of a place that has grown organically from the land, a place where the pace of life is measured by the turning of the earth and the steady rhythm of the harvest.
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About This Burns Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Burns, Kansas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Burns and Marion County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Burns is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Burns is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 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. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
