Halstead Kansas Map

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.

About This Halstead Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Halstead, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.0014, -97.508652. 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.

Detailed location data for Halstead includes the ZIP code (67056), telephone area code (785), county seat of Harvey County (Newton), and school district assignment (Halstead Unified School District 440). 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 Halstead is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.