Elyria Kansas Map

About Elyria, Kansas

Elyria is a locality in McPherson County, Kansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 307. The population density is 23.5 people per km². Elyria is located at 38.2906°N, 97.6270°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 67460.

Elyria is a place where the horizon stretches wide, a vast canvas of Kansas prairie that spills into the sky. It lies 22.9 miles north-east of Hutchinson, KS (from Hutchinson, KS: bearing 46°T), and is situated 5.9 miles south-south-east of McPherson. The land here is a study in subtle contours, not dramatic peaks but gentle swells that hold the light in shifting patterns, especially in the late afternoon when the sun bleeds into the west, painting the grasses in hues of ochre and faded gold. The air, when the wind blows across these open spaces, carries a clean, earthy scent, a promise of tilled soil and the distant murmur of crops. Few trees break the expanse, existing mostly in scattered clusters or as lone sentinels marking property lines, their branches reaching with a patient, stoic grace. The story of Elyria is intrinsically tied to the agricultural heartbeat of McPherson County, a history etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring spirit of those who have coaxed sustenance from this fertile ground. For generations, the economy here has been rooted in the cultivation of wheat and corn, the golden waves of grain a testament to human endeavor against the raw power of the elements. While modern farming has brought its own innovations, the fundamental rhythm of planting and harvest persists, a quiet dedication that underpins the character of Elyria. There are no bustling avenues or sprawling industries; instead, a sense of quiet industry prevails, a steady hum of activity that speaks of lives lived in harmony with the seasons and the land.

About This Elyria Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Elyria, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.290564, -97.626987. 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 Elyria and McPherson County.

Detailed location data for Elyria includes the ZIP code (67460), telephone area code (785), county seat of McPherson County (McPherson), and school district assignment (McPherson Unified School District 418). 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 Elyria is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.