Clearwater Kansas Map

About Clearwater, Kansas

Clearwater is a locality in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,716. The population density is 482.1 people per km². Clearwater is located at 37.5028°N, 97.5045°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 67026.

Clearwater rests in a landscape defined by the broad sweep of the Kansas prairie, where the horizon stretches endlessly, punctuated by the stoic forms of windbreaks and the occasional silo reaching for the vast, often luminous sky. It lies 13.2 miles west-south-west of Derby, KS (from Derby, KS: bearing 257°T), and is situated 9.4 miles west-south-west of Haysville. The land itself, a rich, dark loam, rolls gently, a subtle topography that belies the deep roots of agriculture that anchor this place. Here, the air carries the clean, dry scent of cultivated fields, and the light, especially in the late afternoon, can cast long, painterly shadows across the fields, a soft, golden hue that speaks of the sun’s patient work. The character of Clearwater is one of quiet resilience, a steadfastness born of open spaces and the predictable turning of the seasons, where life unfolds at a deliberate pace, marked by the comings and goings of the farming calendar. The history of Clearwater is intrinsically tied to the land's fertility, a story of homesteaders who tamed the wild prairie and established a community built on hard work and the bounty of the soil. For generations, the local economy has been shaped by agriculture, with wheat and other grains standing as the primary custodians of the region's prosperity, their golden stalks a familiar sight in the summer sun. While no grand monuments mark its past, the very architecture of Clearwater, the sturdy brick buildings and the well-kept homes, whispers of a lineage of pioneers who saw potential in this seemingly boundless expanse. The community spirit, a quiet but potent force, thrives in the shared understanding of its agricultural heritage, fostering a sense of belonging that is as deeply ingrained as the rich soil beneath its feet.

About This Clearwater Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clearwater, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.502796, -97.504492. 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 Clearwater and Sedgwick County.

Detailed location data for Clearwater includes the ZIP code (67026), telephone area code (785), county seat of Sedgwick County (Wichita), and school district assignment (Clearwater Unified School District 264). 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 Clearwater is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.