Gorham Kansas Map

About Gorham, Kansas

Gorham is a locality in Russell County, Kansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 416. The population density is 314.3 people per km². Gorham is located at 38.8817°N, 99.0231°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 67640.

Gorham unfurls its quiet presence beneath a vast prairie sky, where the land stretches in long, uninterrupted lines toward horizons that seem to breathe with the coming and going of light. It lies 76.0 miles west of Salina, KS (from Salina, KS: bearing 273°T), and is situated 8.8 miles west of Russell. The terrain here is a study in subtle contours, a gently rolling expanse that holds the memory of ancient waters and the persistent work of wind. Cottonwood trees, their leaves a vibrant green in the summer sun, stand as sentinels along the infrequent draws, their roots gripping the soil that has weathered countless seasons. The air, especially as dusk begins to settle, carries a clean, earthy scent, a testament to the open fields and the deep, dark earth that defines this part of Russell County. The story of Gorham is one of resilience, rooted in the agricultural spirit that has sustained this Kansas prairie for generations. Its economy, like many in the region, is closely tied to the land, with wheat fields rippling like golden seas under the sun, and the steady hum of farm machinery a familiar soundtrack. The town itself, a collection of modest buildings, possesses a character forged by the practicalities of rural life and the enduring bonds of community. While no grand monuments mark its landscape, the simple, sturdy architecture and the unhurried pace of daily life speak volumes of a place that values substance over spectacle, a true reflection of the enduring heart of the American prairie.

About This Gorham Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gorham, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.881678, -99.023147. 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 Gorham and Russell County.

Detailed location data for Gorham includes the ZIP code (67640), telephone area code (785), county seat of Russell County (Russell), and school district assignment (Russell County Unified School District 407). 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 Gorham is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.