Chapman Kansas Map

About Chapman, Kansas

Chapman is a locality in Dickinson County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,454. The population density is 514.9 people per km². Chapman is located at 38.9722°N, 97.0225°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 67431.

Chapman rests in a wide, green embrace of the Kansas prairie, where the sky stretches out like an endless, pale blue canvas. It lies 28.3 miles west-south-west of Manhattan, KS (from Manhattan, KS: bearing 239°T), and is situated 7.0 miles north-east of Enterprise. Rolling hills, softened by centuries of wind and sun, give way to fertile plains that stretch as far as the eye can see, broken only by the occasional cluster of cottonwood trees lining the gentle curves of the Smoky Hill River. The air here carries a clean, dry scent, tinged with the earthy aroma of cultivated fields and the faint, sweet perfume of wild grasses that sway in the constant breeze. Evenings often paint the western horizon in hues of rose and lavender, a spectacle that settles over Chapman with a quiet, profound beauty. The history of Chapman is etched into the very soil, a testament to the tenacity of those who first settled this land. Established in the late 19th century, its fortunes have long been tied to the rich agricultural bounty of the region, with wheat and corn forming the backbone of its economy for generations. The grain elevators, sentinel-like against the vast sky, still stand as proud reminders of this enduring legacy. While the railroad once brought a bustling energy, Chapman now embraces a more measured pace of life, a quiet dignity that resonates in the friendly waves exchanged between neighbors and the steady hum of tractors out on the fields. A particular charm lies in its unassuming architecture, the simple, sturdy buildings speaking of practicality and a deep connection to the land.

About This Chapman Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Chapman, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.972221, -97.022514. 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 Chapman and Dickinson County.

Detailed location data for Chapman includes the ZIP code (67431), telephone area code (785), county seat of Dickinson County (Abilene), and school district assignment (Chapman Unified School District 473). 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 Chapman is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.