De Soto Kansas Map

About De Soto, Kansas

De Soto is a locality in Johnson County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,414. The population density is 157.5 people per km². De Soto is located at 38.9792°N, 94.9686°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 66025.

De Soto rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent sculpting of water and wind. It lies 10.5 miles north-west of Olathe, KS (from Olathe, KS: bearing 310°T), and is situated 7.2 miles south-west of Bonner Springs. Rolling hills, softened by centuries of prairie grass and cultivated fields, give way to the meandering embrace of the Kansas River and its tributaries. The air here, especially in the hushed hours before dawn or in the lingering glow of sunset, carries a clean, earthy scent, hinting at the rich soil that defines this corner of Johnson County. Mature trees, their branches reaching like weathered hands, stand sentinel along the riverbanks, their leaves rustling with secrets whispered by the breeze. This is a place where the sky feels vast and close, a boundless canvas for the changing moods of the weather, from the sharp clarity of a winter morning to the heavy, humid promise of a summer storm. The history of De Soto is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its agricultural roots and the quiet hum of its present-day economy. Settled in the mid-19th century, its early days were tied to the fertile lands that invited farming, a legacy still visible in the patchwork of fields that surround the community. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, De Soto has also found its place in the broader economic currents of the region, with a growing presence in light industry and services that cater to its expanding population. The Kansas River, a vital artery in the state's geography, has always played a role, offering both sustenance and a pathway for connection, a silent witness to the generations who have called De Soto home. The town retains a palpable sense of community, a feeling that the past is not so much forgotten as it is woven into the everyday rhythm of life, a subtle undercurrent beneath the surface of a modern, evolving place.

About This De Soto Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of De Soto, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.979171, -94.968578. 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 De Soto and Johnson County.

Detailed location data for De Soto includes the ZIP code (66018), telephone area code (913), county seat of Johnson County (Olathe), and school district assignment (De Soto Unified School District 232). 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 De Soto is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.