Elwood Kansas Map

About Elwood, Kansas

Elwood is a locality in Doniphan County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,049. The population density is 155.1 people per km². Elwood is located at 39.7555°N, 94.8725°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 66024.

Elwood lies in a broad, fertile valley where the land gently slopes toward the Missouri River. It lies 1.6 miles west-south-west of St. Joseph, MO (from St. Joseph, MO: bearing 237°T), and is situated 1.6 miles west-south-west of Saint Joseph. The soil here, a rich, dark loam, has been shaped by eons of water and wind, fostering a landscape of rolling fields that stretch to horizons often softened by the hazy, golden light of late afternoon. The air itself carries a certain weight, a humid stillness that can settle in during the summer months, broken only by the distant rumble of a passing train or the rustle of corn stalks whispering secrets to the breeze. The character of Elwood is one of quiet endurance, of a place rooted deeply in the earth and the slow, predictable turning of the seasons. The history of Elwood is inextricably linked to the vast agricultural potential of this region, a legacy that continues to define its local economy. For generations, the rich soil has sustained farms that yield crops like corn and soybeans, a cycle of planting and harvest that dictates the rhythm of life. The proximity to the Missouri River, a vital artery for commerce in earlier times, once played a more prominent role in Elwood's story, facilitating the transport of goods and people. While the river's direct economic impact may have lessened, its presence continues to shape the environment, offering a subtle coolness to the air and a constant, murmurous soundtrack to the quiet days in Elwood.

About This Elwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Elwood, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.75555, -94.872466. 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 Elwood and Doniphan County.

Detailed location data for Elwood includes the ZIP code (66024), telephone area code (913), county seat of Doniphan County (Troy), and school district assignment (Riverside Unified School District 114). 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 Elwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.