Deerfield Kansas Map

About Deerfield, Kansas

Deerfield is a locality in Kearny County, Kansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 647. The population density is 610.2 people per km². Deerfield is located at 37.9797°N, 101.1332°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 67838.

Deerfield rests in a wide expanse of western Kansas where the land unfurls with a patient, sun-baked grace. It lies 14.2 miles west of Garden City, KS (from Garden City, KS: bearing 272°T), and is situated 7.8 miles west of Holcomb. The horizon here is a sharp, unwavering line, broken only by the occasional silhouette of a grain elevator or the stoic form of a windbreak. Dust motes dance in the shafts of light that slant across the flat, fertile terrain, and the air, even when still, carries the dry, clean scent of prairie grass and distant fields. The sky above is an ever-present character, a vast canvas that shifts from the pale, washed-out blue of midday to the bruised purples and fiery oranges of sunset, a spectacle that paints the quiet existence of Deerfield in bold strokes of ephemeral color. The history of Deerfield is intrinsically tied to the fertile soil that surrounds it, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who chose to cultivate this seemingly austere landscape. Its economy has long been rooted in agriculture, with golden seas of wheat and corn stretching as far as the eye can see, punctuated by the steady hum of irrigation systems. This is a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pulse of life, where the harvest is more than just a yield, but a communal endeavor. Deerfield harbors a quiet pride in its resilience, a character forged by the challenges and rewards of life on the open plains, where the sky itself seems to hold the whispers of generations who have called this land home.

About This Deerfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Deerfield, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.979744, -101.133224. 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 Deerfield and Kearny County.

Detailed location data for Deerfield includes the ZIP code (67838), telephone area code (785), county seat of Kearny County (Lakin), and school district assignment (Deerfield Unified School District 216). 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 Deerfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.