Colby Kansas Map

About Colby, Kansas

Colby is a locality in Thomas County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,387. The population density is 566.1 people per km². Colby is located at 39.3958°N, 101.0524°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 67701.

Colby sits on a high prairie, a landscape of vast, pale skies and land that stretches out in an almost unbroken sweep of cultivated fields and shortgrass prairie. It lies 98.9 miles north of Garden City, KS (from Garden City, KS: bearing 354°T), and is situated 20.8 miles north-north-west of Oakley. The terrain is gently rolling, sculpted by wind and water into broad, shallow basins and subtle rises, where the horizon seems to meet the earth in a clean, unwavering line. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent of sun-baked earth and ripening grain, a perfume that clings to everything. Even the scattered cottonwood trees, their leaves a vibrant, almost electric green against the muted tones of the land, seem to hold their breath in the immense stillness. The roots of Colby run deep into the American agricultural heartland, a testament to the settlers who saw potential in this seemingly stark expanse. For generations, the economy has been tied to the bounty of the land, with wheat and cattle forming the backbone of its prosperity. This enduring connection to farming is visible in the well-maintained farmsteads and the grain elevators that punctuate the horizon like stoic sentinels. Colby itself has evolved, becoming a vital hub for the surrounding region, a place where the quiet industry of rural life meets the steady hum of commerce, particularly evident in its role as a significant crossroads for transportation and services.

About This Colby Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Colby, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.395837, -101.052377. 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 Colby and Thomas County.

Detailed location data for Colby includes the ZIP code (67701), telephone area code (785), county seat of Thomas County (Colby), and school district assignment (Colby Public Schools Unified School District 315). 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 Colby is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.