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About Gas, Kansas

Gas is a locality in Allen County, Kansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 512. The population density is 311.7 people per km². Gas is located at 37.9236°N, 95.3461°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 66749.

Gas, Kansas, unfurls across a landscape of gently rolling prairie, where the horizon stretches vast and uninterrupted, a canvas for an ever-changing sky. It lies 72.1 miles south-south-west of Olathe, KS (from Olathe, KS: bearing 203°T), and is situated 2.9 miles east of Iola. The land here is a tapestry of cultivated fields and open pastures, punctuated by stands of oak and elm that offer pockets of dappled shade. The air, especially in the early mornings and late afternoons, carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of sun-baked soil and burgeoning green. Life in Gas moves with a steady, unhurried cadence, a quiet hum that resonates with the vastness of the surrounding plains. The history of Gas is intertwined with the rich veins of coal that once pulsed beneath its surface, a legacy that shaped its early economy and brought a robust energy to its founding. Though the deep mining days have largely receded, the spirit of resilience and hard work remains, a thread woven through the community. Today, the local economy finds its footing in agriculture, with amber waves of wheat and the verdant promise of corn dominating the fields, their stalks whispering secrets to the prairie winds. Small businesses, like the hardware store and the diner, serve as anchors, their doors always open to the familiar faces of Gas, fostering a sense of enduring connection.

About This Gas Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gas, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.923647, -95.346092. 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 Gas and Allen County.

Detailed location data for Gas includes the ZIP code (66749), telephone area code (913), county seat of Allen County (Iola), and school district assignment (Iola Unified School District 257). 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 Gas is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.