Catharine Kansas Map

About Catharine, Kansas

Catharine is a locality in Ellis County, Kansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 186. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Catharine is located at 38.9272°N, 99.2168°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 67627.

Catharine lies under a sky so vast it seems to hold its breath, a place where the land rolls out in broad, sun-baked plains and then dips into gentle, sculpted draws. It lies 86.5 miles west of Salina, KS (from Salina, KS: bearing 274°T), and is situated 6.8 miles east-north-east of Hays. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, earthy fragrance, a blend of sun-warmed grasses and the distant scent of turned soil. Here, the horizon is a constant, a sharp line dividing the deep blue of the heavens from the subtle golds and greens of the prairie, broken only by the occasional cluster of sturdy farmhouses or the silent, stoic forms of wind turbines turning with a slow, deliberate grace. The land itself feels ancient and enduring, a testament to the patient forces that shaped its contours. The story of Catharine is deeply entwined with the immigrant dreams that first settled these plains, a heritage often marked by the enduring Catholic faith that gave the locality its name and continues to shape its cultural heart. The local economy, like so many settlements in this part of Ellis County, is rooted in the bounty of the land, with wheat and cattle forming the bedrock of its sustenance. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the seasons and the cycles of agriculture, a steady beat that has persisted through generations, fostering a strong sense of community and a quiet resilience. There are no grand monuments, but rather the subtle, profound beauty found in a well-tended field or the shared camaraderie at a local gathering.

About This Catharine Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Catharine, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.927234, -99.216766. 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 Catharine and Ellis County.

Detailed location data for Catharine includes the ZIP code (67627), telephone area code (785), county seat of Ellis County (Hays), and school district assignment (Hays Unified School District 489). 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 Catharine is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.