Grainfield Kansas Map

About Grainfield, Kansas

Grainfield is a locality in Gove County, Kansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 322. The population density is 269.1 people per km². Grainfield is located at 39.1136°N, 100.4651°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Grainfield is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 67737.

Grainfield occupies a vast, level expanse of high plains where the horizon pulls the sky taut against the earth in a relentless, unobstructed arc. It lies 63.2 miles west-northwest of Hays, KS (from Hays, KS: bearing 285°T), and is situated 21.4 miles east of Oakley. Here, the landscape is defined by a deep, monochromatic silence that is broken only by the persistent, rhythmic hum of the wind sweeping across the dry grasses. North Fork Big Creek carves a shallow, subtle path through the terrain just two miles away, providing a narrow ribbon of riparian growth that contrasts with the surrounding agricultural austerity. Even seven miles away, the subtle depression of Midway Draw reminds travelers that the land is not entirely flat, but rather a slow, geologic breathing that stretches toward the distant, hazy limits of the prairie.

Grainfield carries the weight of a settlement forged by the iron rails and the promise of a golden harvest, maintaining an economy that remains tethered to the slow, deliberate cycle of wheat and cattle. Life here moves in accordance with the seasonal shifts of the soil, a pace dictated by the machinery of harvest and the quiet endurance of those who work the fields. Residents seeking the respite of water often look toward Sheridan County State Lake, while those inclined toward the wilder, unmanaged brush of the region find their way to the Sheridan Wildlife Area. The architecture of Grainfield reflects a pragmatic history, where the structures are built to withstand the intensity of the sun and the raw, unbuffered force of the plains, reflecting a culture that values steadfast resilience over fleeting ornament.

About This Grainfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Grainfield, Kansas. Coordinates: 39.113619, -100.465139. 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 Grainfield includes the ZIP code (67737), telephone area code (785), county seat of Gove County (Gove City), and school district assignment (Wheatland Unified School District 292).

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.