Elyria Kansas Map
Elyria, 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 Elyria, McPherson County.
Interactive Map of Elyria, Kansas
| City | Elyria |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| County | McPherson |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 38.290564 |
| Longitude | -97.626987 |
| Population | 307 |
| Density | 23.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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.
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About This Elyria Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Elyria, 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 Elyria and McPherson County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Elyria 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 Elyria 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. |
