Halstead Kansas Map
Halstead, Kansas — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Halstead, Harvey County.
Interactive Map of Halstead, Kansas
| City | Halstead |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| County | Harvey |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 38.0014 |
| Longitude | -97.508652 |
| Population | 2,516 |
| Density | 637.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Halstead, Kansas
Halstead is a locality in Harvey County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,516. The population density is 637.8 people per km². Halstead is located at 38.0014°N, 97.5087°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 67056.
Halstead lies upon the prairie, a place where the land stretches out in broad, sweeping gestures under an immense Kansas sky. It lies 23.3 miles east of Hutchinson, KS (from Hutchinson, KS: bearing 100°T), and is situated 9.4 miles west-south-west of Newton. The terrain, a gentle undulation of fertile earth, slopes towards the winding course of the Little Arkansas River, its banks softened by cottonwoods and willows. Here, the air carries a peculiar stillness, punctuated only by the whisper of wind through tall grasses and the distant hum of agricultural machinery. Sunlight falls in broad, golden swathes across the fields, illuminating the rich, dark soil that has been worked for generations, a testament to the enduring connection between people and the land. The character of Halstead is one of quiet resilience, a community that draws its strength from the open horizons and the predictable cycles of nature. The history of Halstead is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of this region, its economy rooted in the cultivation of wheat and corn that carpet the surrounding countryside. Founded by German Mennonite settlers in the late 19th century, the town retains a legacy of hard work and community spirit, evident in its well-maintained homes and the enduring presence of its historic Mennonite Brethren church. The Little Arkansas River, though not a grand waterway, has always been a vital artery, providing water for crops and a quiet beauty to the landscape, its presence a constant, soothing murmur in the background of daily life. While industry here is largely tied to the land, the rhythm of Halstead is one of steady progress, a measured unfolding of days where the changing seasons dictate the pulse of the town.
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About This Halstead Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Halstead, Kansas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Halstead and Harvey County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Halstead is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Halstead is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
