Highland Kansas Map

About Highland, Kansas

Highland is a locality in Leavenworth County, Kansas, United States. Highland is located at 39.2139°N, 94.8308°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 66035.

Highland rests upon a gentle rise in Leavenworth County, where the land begins its subtle, rolling descent towards the Missouri River basin. It lies 8.3 miles south-east of Leavenworth, KS (from Leavenworth, KS: bearing 144°T), and is situated 4.4 miles east-south-east of Lansing. Here, the prairie grasses, golden and whispering in the breeze, meet the darker, richer soil that yields to cultivation. Oak and hickory trees, their branches reaching like ancient arms, punctuate the fields, offering shade and a sense of permanence. The sky overhead feels immense, a vast canvas where clouds drift with an unhurried majesty, and the light at dusk paints the western horizon in hues of rose and amethyst. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of sun-baked soil and distant, unseen blossoms. The story of Highland is one of enduring agricultural spirit, a legacy etched into the very contours of its landscape. For generations, this fertile ground has sustained families through the cultivation of crops, the rhythm of planting and harvest dictating the seasons of life. While no grand monuments define its skyline, the quiet dignity of well-tended farms and the sturdy architecture of its older homes speak of a history rooted in hard work and community. The local economy, though perhaps modest, is driven by the land's bounty and the resilience of its people, a testament to the enduring power of rural American life.

About This Highland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Highland, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.213891, -94.830796. 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 Highland and Leavenworth County.

Detailed location data for Highland includes the ZIP code (66109), telephone area code (913), county seat of Leavenworth County (Leavenworth), and school district assignment (Doniphan West Unified School District 111). 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 Highland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.