Chanute Kansas Map
Chanute, 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 Chanute, Neosho County.
Interactive Map of Chanute, Kansas
| City | Chanute |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| County | Neosho |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 37.679214 |
| Longitude | -95.457203 |
| Population | 8,598 |
| Density | 469.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Chanute, Kansas
Chanute is a locality in Neosho County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,598. The population density is 469.2 people per km². Chanute is located at 37.6792°N, 95.4572°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 66720.
Chanute unfolds across the gentle, rolling terrain of southeastern Kansas, a place where the broad, open sky seems to lend a certain quiet grandeur to the everyday. It lies 66.1 miles north-west of Joplin, MO (from Joplin, MO: bearing 309°T), and is situated 9.1 miles south of Humboldt. The landscape here is a study in subtle textures, of fields that stretch and curve like the backs of sleeping beasts, their greens and golds shifting with the sun’s slow arc. The air itself often carries a scent of turned earth and distant rain, a clean, elemental perfume that speaks of the prairie’s enduring breath. Even as the town hums with its own quiet life, the horizon remains a constant, a vast expanse that invites the eye to wander and the spirit to expand. The history of Chanute is intrinsically linked to the rich veins of oil and gas that once pulsed beneath this land, an era that shaped its early growth and left behind a legacy of resilient industry. Later, the Santa Fe Railway established a significant presence here, its tracks a silver thread connecting this community to the wider world, fostering a spirit of commerce and travel. Today, while vestiges of its industrial past can be seen in the robust brick architecture and the enduring character of its people, Chanute’s economy has diversified, embracing agriculture and a growing manufacturing sector. The town holds a quiet pride in its heritage, a sense of rootedness that is palpable in the friendly greetings exchanged on sidewalks and the shared memories that bind its residents together.
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About This Chanute Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Chanute, 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 Chanute and Neosho County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Chanute 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 Chanute 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. |
