Kinsley Kansas Map

About Kinsley, Kansas

Kinsley is a locality in Edwards County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,328. The population density is 399.9 people per km². Kinsley is located at 37.9231°N, 99.4098°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 67547.

Kinsley sprawls across the wide, sun-baked plains of western Kansas, a place where the horizon seems to breathe and the sky stretches on forever, a vast, cerulean ocean broken only by the occasional, stoic silhouette of a grain elevator or a lone windbreak. It lies 35.2 miles east-north-east of Dodge City, KS (from Dodge City, KS: bearing 70°T), and is situated 19.6 miles east-north-east of Spearville. The land here is a study in subtle gradients, rolling with a quiet persistence under the immense dome of the sky, the soil a rich, ochre tapestry that drinks in the fierce sun. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, mingling the dust of the fields with the faint, sweet perfume of wild grasses that shimmer like spun gold in the midday heat. Evenings bring a particular magic, as the sun dips below the western edge of the world, painting the clouds in hues of fire and amethyst, casting long, elongated shadows that stretch like slumbering giants across the landscape. The history of Kinsley is deeply entwined with the very earth it occupies, a story of grit and resilience forged in the crucible of the prairie. Established as a vital stop along the Santa Fe Trail, its early days were marked by the dust and determination of westward expansion, a small outpost clinging to existence against the vastness. Today, the rhythm of Kinsley is dictated by the cycles of agriculture, its economy still deeply rooted in the golden waves of wheat and the rustle of corn that stretch to meet the sky. The Kinsley Public Library, a sturdy brick building, stands as a quiet sentinel, a repository of local lore and the enduring spirit of the people who have called this place home, their lives a testament to the enduring allure of the open country.

About This Kinsley Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kinsley, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.923072, -99.409838. 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 Kinsley and Edwards County.

Detailed location data for Kinsley includes the ZIP code (67547), telephone area code (785), county seat of Edwards County (Kinsley), and school district assignment (Kinsley-Offerle Unified School District 347). 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 Kinsley is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.