Fort Riley Kansas Map

About Fort Riley, Kansas

Fort Riley is a locality in Riley County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,606. The population density is 517.6 people per km². Fort Riley is located at 39.1064°N, 96.8117°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 66442.

Fort Riley sprawls across the Kansas prairie, a landscape of wide horizons where the sky seems to press down with an almost tangible weight. It lies 13.9 miles west-south-west of Manhattan, KS (from Manhattan, KS: bearing 248°T), and is situated 5.5 miles north of Junction City. Rolling grasslands, punctuated by stands of cottonwood and oak, stretch to meet this immense blue expanse, their subtle undulations shifting in the breeze like a slow, green tide. The air here carries the scent of dry earth and wild grasses, a clean, sharp fragrance that speaks of openness and vastness. The Kansas River, a ribbon of muted silver, threads its way through the terrain, its banks softened by the encroaching vegetation. Evenings here can be spectacular, the setting sun bleeding fiery oranges and soft purples across the western sky, painting the clouds in hues that whisper of a profound, quiet beauty. The history of Fort Riley is as deeply etched into this land as the trails worn by cavalry hooves. Established in the mid-19th century, it became a pivotal outpost for westward expansion and a training ground for generations of soldiers, its very name a resonant echo of military tradition. The local economy, historically tied to the post and the surrounding agricultural heartland, now finds a modern rhythm in supporting the ongoing military presence and the agricultural enterprises that continue to define the region. The Post Flagpole, a towering sentinel, stands as a silent witness to the passage of time and the enduring spirit of Fort Riley. The land itself, a fertile expanse of loess soil, yields bountiful crops, a testament to the enduring relationship between the people and this generous earth, where the whisper of the wind through the tall grass carries tales of both past and present.

About This Fort Riley Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fort Riley, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.1064, -96.8117. 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 Fort Riley and Riley County.

Detailed location data for Fort Riley includes the ZIP code (66442), telephone area code (913), county seat of Riley County (Manhattan), and school district assignment (Geary County Schools Unified School District 475). 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 Fort Riley is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.