Ellis Kansas Map
Ellis, Kansas — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Ellis, Ellis County.
Interactive Map of Ellis, Kansas
| City | Ellis |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| County | Ellis |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 38.938066 |
| Longitude | -99.560667 |
| Population | 2,189 |
| Density | 499.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Ellis, Kansas
Ellis is a locality in Ellis County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,189. The population density is 499.8 people per km². Ellis is located at 38.9381°N, 99.5607°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 67637.
Ellis rests on the High Plains, a landscape defined by a vast, sun-drenched sky that seems to stretch into eternity. It lies 85.5 miles north-north-east of Dodge City, KS (from Dodge City, KS: bearing 17°T), and is situated 13.2 miles west-north-west of Hays. The terrain here is predominantly flat, broken only by the gentle swell of the land and the occasional dry creek bed, a testament to the forces of wind and water that have shaped this country for millennia. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a crisp, clean scent, hinting at the distant fields of wheat and sorghum that surround Ellis. The light, as the sun begins its descent, casts long, soft shadows, bathing the scattered farmsteads and the quiet streets of Ellis in a warm, golden hue, a daily spectacle of nature’s artistry. The history of Ellis is intrinsically tied to the westward expansion of the railroads, the iron arteries that brought life and commerce to this part of Kansas. For many years, it served as a crucial division point for the Union Pacific Railroad, its very existence a consequence of this vital transportation link. This railway heritage is still palpable, a quiet hum beneath the surface of everyday life, influencing the measured pace of the community. Today, agriculture remains the bedrock of the local economy, with the golden waves of grain in the summer months a familiar and comforting sight, reflecting the enduring connection of Ellis to the fertile earth it inhabits.
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About This Ellis Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Ellis, Kansas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Ellis and Ellis County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Ellis is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Ellis is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 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. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
