El Dorado Kansas Map
Explore El Dorado, Kansas, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of El Dorado, Kansas
| City | El Dorado |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| County | Butler County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 37.81724 |
| Longitude | -96.862252 |
| Population | 12,870 |
| Density | 542.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 67042 |
| Area Code | 785 |
| County Seat | El Dorado |
| School District | El Dorado Unified School District 490 |
About El Dorado, Kansas
El Dorado is a locality in Butler County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of 12,870. The population density is 542.5 people per km². El Dorado is located at 37.8172°N, 96.8623°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. El Dorado is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 67042.El Dorado rises from the expansive prairie landscape where the horizon stretches toward an infinite, pale sky. It lies 16.6 miles east-northeast of Andover, KS (from Andover, KS: bearing 64°T), and is situated 11.0 miles northeast of Augusta. The terrain surrounding El Dorado is defined by the subtle, persistent motion of grass swaying in the constant wind, creating a rhythmic texture across the open plains. Within the immediate vicinity, the local geography is defined by the winding course of Constant Creek, which carves a modest path through the earth. Beyond the immediate reach of the town, the land shifts into the distant, gentle slopes of Windy Hill, a landmark that anchors the view to the west. Travelers seeking a quiet connection with the land may visit North Summit Park, which provides a direct encounter with the native vegetation and the quietude of the plains.
El Dorado emerged from the rugged ambition of early settlers who recognized the potential in the fertile, high-grass soil. The local economy has long been tethered to the pulse of the energy sector, which has shaped the industrial skyline and provided a stable foundation for generations. Beyond the oil fields, the region maintains a steady commitment to agriculture, mirroring the seasonal cycles of the wheat-horizon plains. The architecture of the downtown district reflects this industrious spirit, particularly in the enduring, solid presence of the county-seat limestone courthouse. This structure serves as a silent observer to the decades of change that have defined the economic trajectory of El Dorado.
The cultural character of El Dorado is marked by a quiet, deliberate pace that favors community connection over the frantic speed of modern life. Residents often gather at local landmarks to celebrate the heritage of the region, where the influence of past generations is felt in the steady maintenance of public spaces. Although the town is modest in scale, it has been the home of figures like the renowned author William Inge, whose plays captured the nuanced tensions of life in the American heartland. Life here is punctuated by the changing light at dusk, which turns the prairie grasses into a sea of muted gold and gray. Those looking for a broader expanse of water might travel to Otis Creek Reservoir, a place that offers a different perspective on the stillness of the Kansas landscape.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Eye on the Prairie (Public Artwork) — 0.2 mi, 270° W
- Missouri Pacific El Dorado Depot (Attraction) — 0.8 mi, 066° NE
- Central Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 089° E
- East Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 100° E
- E.B. White Gallery (Gallery) — 1.3 mi, 239° SW
- Butler Community College Theater (Theatre) — 1.3 mi, 239° SW
- El Dorado State Park (State Park) — 1.8 mi, 052° NE
- Stapleton Oil Well Number 1 (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 314° NW
- El Dorado Lake (Recreation Area) — 3.1 mi, 041° NE
- Walter's Pumpkin Patch (Attraction) — 10.7 mi, 001° N
- Old Frisco Augusta Depot (Attraction) — 11.5 mi, 214° SW
- Andover District Stadium (Stadium) — 16.5 mi, 245° SW
- Trebuchet (Registered Battlefield) — 18.6 mi, 213° SW
- Cassoday Museum (Museum) — 19.7 mi, 038° NE
- Butler State Fishing Lake (State Recreation Area) — 20.4 mi, 154° SE
- Historic Frisco Water Tower (Attraction) — 21.2 mi, 122° SE
- Greater Flint Hills Fee (Conservation Area) — 23.8 mi, 049° NE
- 1965 Kc-135 Crash Memorial (Monument) — 24.2 mi, 240° SW
- 1978 Titan Ii Missile Accident Memorial (Monument) — 24.2 mi, 240° SW
- Wichita State University - Lowell D Holmes Museum of Anthropology (Museum) — 24.5 mi, 254° W
- Wichita Community Theatre (Theatre) — 24.9 mi, 249° W
- Pioneer Bluffs Scenic Overlook (Viewpoint) — 25.4 mi, 035° NE
- Wichita Toy Train Museum (Museum) — 26.8 mi, 250° W
- CityArts (Gallery) — 26.9 mi, 251° W
- Fall River State Park (State Park) — 42.6 mi, 105° E
- Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve (National Conservation Area) — 45.5 mi, 021° N · 33 acres
- Cheney Wildlife Area (National Conservation Area) — 49.7 mi, 265° W · 16k acres
- Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 58.7 mi, 051° NE · 37k acres
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About This El Dorado Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of El Dorado, Kansas. Coordinates: 37.81724, -96.862252. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for El Dorado includes the ZIP code (67042), telephone area code (785), county seat of Butler County (El Dorado), and school district assignment (El Dorado Unified School District 490).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
