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 232. The population density is 202.9 people per km². Grainfield is located at 39.1136°N, 100.4651°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 67737.

Grainfield unfolds across a broad expanse where the Kansas sky, an ocean of ever-shifting blue, seems to press down with a benevolent weight. It lies 81.9 miles north-north-east of Garden City, KS (from Garden City, KS: bearing 15°T), and is situated 16.9 miles south of Hoxie. The land here is a testament to patience, a rolling prairie that breathes with the subtle currents of wind, its soil a deep, rich ochre that promises sustenance. Scattered farmsteads punctuate the horizon, their windmills turning with a steady, almost meditative rhythm, a visual counterpoint to the vast, unbroken fields of wheat that give the locality its name. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the sun-baked earth and the faint, sweet perfume of ripening grain, a fragrance that settles deep into the lungs. Even the shadows cast by the afternoon sun seem to possess a tangible quality, lengthening and deepening across the terrain like spilled ink. The story of Grainfield is intrinsically tied to the golden waves that have long defined its economy, a place where the bounty of the land has shaped generations. Its founding was a direct consequence of the relentless westward expansion, a settlement drawn by the promise of fertile ground and the enduring spirit of those who sought to tame it. While the agricultural pulse remains strong, the quiet hum of small businesses and the steadfast presence of its residents speak to a resilient character. There are no grand monuments here, no towering structures to draw the eye, but rather the quiet dignity of a community built on hard work and a profound connection to the cycles of nature. The very essence of Grainfield is in its openness, the way the land stretches outward, inviting contemplation and a deep appreciation for the simple, enduring beauty of the prairie.

About This Grainfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Grainfield, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.113619, -100.465139. 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 Grainfield and Gove County.

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). 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 Grainfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.