Explore Goddard, Kansas, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Goddard, Kansas. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Kansas or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Goddard.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Goddard |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| County | Sedgwick County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 37.671803 |
| Longitude | -97.55972 |
| Population | 5,084 |
| Density | 385.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 67052 |
| Area Code | 785 |
| County Seat | Wichita |
| School District | Goddard Unified School District 265 |
Goddard occupies a wide, expansive stretch of the Kansas prairie where the sky seems to press down with a vast, blue weight. It lies 13.2 miles west of Wichita, KS (from Wichita, KS: bearing 260°T), and is situated 18.5 miles west-northwest of Derby. The horizon pulls the eye outward toward the infinite, broken only by the thin, vertical shadows cast by cottonwoods shivering in the wind. Afton Creek meanders through the landscape just one mile away, its banks offering a quiet sanctuary for the creatures that move through the tall grasses. Nearby, the stillness of Lake Afton provides a mirror for the dramatic, color-shifting clouds that define the regional climate. Goddard benefits from the immediate presence of Linear Park, which serves as a green artery for the local surroundings. The earth here is firm and ancient, holding the heat of the sun long after the light has begun to fade into a deep, bruised violet.
Goddard traces its origins to the expansion of the railroad, which transformed the quiet plains into a hub for agricultural commerce. Farmers worked the heavy soil to produce wheat, relying on the predictable rhythm of the seasons to sustain the local economy. Over time, the influence of industry grew, shifting the focus from purely agrarian pursuits toward a more diverse landscape of small-scale manufacturing and service-based enterprise. The legacy of these industrious roots remains visible in the sturdy, functional architecture that defines the business district. Residents often remark on the steady, industrious pace of life that persists through the changing economic tides. Goddard maintains a sense of purpose that feels both connected to its historical roots and pragmatic about the future.
Cultural life in Goddard centers on the shared experiences of its residents, who gather for community events that mark the turning of the calendar year. The atmosphere is one of deliberate calm, where the quality of light at dusk brings a soft, golden clarity to the streets and quiet residential lanes. Individuals such as the professional golfer Jim Colbert have roots in the region, bringing a measure of national recognition to the local spirit. Visitors often find themselves drawn to the simple, open spaces that encourage a slower, more intentional way of observing the world. Linear Park offers a space for reflection, where the sound of the wind through the leaves provides a constant, rhythmic backdrop to daily activities. Goddard continues to cultivate a character defined by its resilience, its clear horizons, and its quiet, unpretentious hospitality.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Goddard, Kansas. Coordinates: 37.671803, -97.55972. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Goddard includes the ZIP code (67052), telephone area code (785), county seat of Sedgwick County (Wichita), and school district assignment (Goddard Unified School District 265).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |