Howard Kansas Map

About Howard, Kansas

Howard is a locality in Elk County, Kansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 516. The population density is 302.2 people per km². Howard is located at 37.4703°N, 96.2636°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 67349.

Howard breathes the expansive sky of southeastern Kansas, a place where the land rolls with a quiet dignity toward horizons that seem to stretch into forever. It lies 52.3 miles north-north-west of Bartlesville, OK (from Bartlesville, OK: bearing 343°T), and is situated 24.5 miles south of Eureka. The terrain here is a gentle, undulating prairie, softened by the passage of seasons and the cultivation of the earth. Fields of amber grain shimmer under the vast blue, punctuated by the darker green of scattered woodlands and the silver threads of intermittent streams. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the clean scent of damp soil and wildflowers, a subtle perfume that speaks of the open country. Even the wind seems to possess a unique character, a persistent whisper that rustles through the tall grasses and carries the distant calls of unseen birds. The history of Howard is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its people and the land they have worked. Originally settled by pioneers drawn to the fertile soil and the promise of opportunity, the area's economy has long been rooted in agriculture, with cattle ranching and grain farming forming the backbone of local life. The very rhythm of Howard is a testament to this agrarian heritage, a steady, unhurried tempo that reflects the seasons and the cycles of planting and harvest. A notable feature is the Howard City Lake, a tranquil expanse of water that offers a cool respite during the hot Kansas summers and a gathering place for the community, reflecting the sky in its calm surface. This quiet corner of Elk County holds a deep, understated beauty, a place where the elemental forces of nature and human endeavor have shaped a distinctive character.

About This Howard Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Howard, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.470312, -96.263607. 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 Howard and Elk County.

Detailed location data for Howard includes the ZIP code (67349), telephone area code (785), county seat of Elk County (Howard), and school district assignment (West Elk Unified School District 282). 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 Howard is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.