Durham Kansas Map

About Durham, Kansas

Durham is a locality in Marion County, Kansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 83. The population density is 129.4 people per km². Durham is located at 38.4861°N, 97.2281°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 67438.

Durham, Kansas, unfolds across a gentle swell of prairie land, a place where the vast, open sky feels a tangible presence. It lies 32.0 miles south-east of Salina, KS (from Salina, KS: bearing 140°T), and is situated 9.4 miles north of Hillsboro. The landscape here is a study in subtle gradients, rolling fields of wheat and corn stretching toward horizons that seem to meet the heavens in a soft, hazy embrace. Dusk often washes over Durham in hues of apricot and rose, painting the wind-sculpted grasses with a transient, ethereal glow. The air itself carries a clean, dry scent, an aroma of sun-baked earth and distant alfalfa, a testament to the agricultural heart of this locale. The houses, often painted in muted tones, seem to hunker down against the wind, their porches and gardens offering small, cultivated havens against the boundless expanse. The history of Durham is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its settlers and the quiet perseverance of its agricultural backbone. Originally a stop along the railroad, its economy has always been inextricably linked to the bounty of the fertile soil, with wheat farming forming the bedrock of its prosperity for generations. While no single towering landmark defines Durham, the steadfastness of its community, the shared stories passed down through families, and the simple, honest rhythm of daily life are its most distinctive features. The local grain elevator, a silent sentinel against the sky, stands as a powerful symbol of this enduring connection to the land and the ongoing labor that sustains Durham.

About This Durham Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Durham, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.48612, -97.228081. 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 Durham and Marion County.

Detailed location data for Durham includes the ZIP code (67438), telephone area code (785), county seat of Marion County (Marion), and school district assignment (Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh Unified School District 410). 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 Durham is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.