Grinnell Kansas Map

About Grinnell, Kansas

Grinnell is a locality in Gove County, Kansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 342. The population density is 295.2 people per km². Grinnell is located at 39.1272°N, 100.6290°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 67738.

Grinnell, Kansas, lies under a sky that seems to stretch to the edges of eternity, a vast canvas where the sun paints the day in broad strokes of gold and the moon spills silver across the gently rolling landscape. It lies 80.9 miles north of Garden City, KS (from Garden City, KS: bearing 9°T), and is situated 12.6 miles east of Oakley. The land here is not dramatic, but possesses a quiet strength, a subtle undulation of prairie grasses that whisper secrets to the wind. Fields of wheat, ripe and ready, shimmer under the immense blue, their golden heads bowing in a silent, collective reverence. The air itself carries a clean, dry scent, a blend of sun-baked earth and distant, blooming wildflowers, a perfume that speaks of open spaces and unburdened horizons. Even the buildings in Grinnell seem to lean into the wind, their forms simple and sturdy, grounded in the enduring character of the prairie. The lifeblood of Grinnell has always been tied to the rich, dark soil, a legacy of hardy pioneers who saw potential in this seemingly boundless expanse. Agriculture, primarily wheat and corn, continues to be the backbone of the local economy, with generations of families tending the land that has sustained them. The railroad, a vital artery in its early days, still hums with the passage of freight trains, a reminder of Grinnell's connection to the wider world. Though history is not loudly proclaimed in grand monuments, it is present in the weathered barns, the quiet grace of the older homes, and the enduring spirit of a community that understands the value of hard work and neighborly support. The pace of life in Grinnell is measured, a steady beat that allows for reflection and appreciation of the simple, profound beauty of its place in the heart of the American prairie.

About This Grinnell Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Grinnell, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.12723, -100.629031. 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 Grinnell and Gove County.

Detailed location data for Grinnell includes the ZIP code (67738), telephone area code (785), county seat of Gove County (Gove City), and school district assignment (Grinnell Public Schools Unified School District 291). 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 Grinnell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.