Kirwin Kansas Map

About Kirwin, Kansas

Kirwin is a locality in Phillips County, Kansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 63. The population density is 35.4 people per km². Kirwin is located at 39.6731°N, 99.1223°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 67644.

Kirwin rests on a broad, gently rolling prairie, where the sky seems to stretch into infinity, a vast canvas painted with the ephemeral brushstrokes of clouds. It lies 71.0 miles south of Kearney, NE (from Kearney, NE: bearing 182°T), and is situated 8.1 miles south-west of Kensington. The land itself is a study in subtle textures: fields of wheat and corn, golden and green, give way to the muted browns of fallow earth, all etched by the slow, patient work of wind and rain. The air here carries the clean, dry scent of sun-baked soil and distant grasses, a constant reminder of the open country that surrounds Kirwin. In the quiet hours, particularly as dusk begins to soften the sharp edges of the day, the light takes on a honeyed quality, bathing the landscape in a warm, ethereal glow that seems to linger long after the sun has dipped below the horizon. The history of Kirwin is deeply entwined with the agricultural heart of Phillips County, a place where the bounty of the land has long dictated the rhythm of life. Settled by hardy pioneers drawn to the fertile soil, Kirwin’s economy has historically been rooted in farming and ranching, a tradition that continues to shape its character. Though the whispers of past booms and busts echo in the older buildings, the present is one of quiet resilience, with local businesses serving the surrounding farms and ranches. A notable feature of the Kirwin landscape is the nearby Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge, a vital sanctuary for migratory birds that draws naturalists and birdwatchers, adding a layer of ecological significance to this enduring prairie settlement.

About This Kirwin Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kirwin, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.673066, -99.122311. 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 Kirwin and Phillips County.

Detailed location data for Kirwin includes the ZIP code (67644), telephone area code (785), county seat of Phillips County (Phillipsburg), and school district assignment (Thunder Ridge Unified School District 110). 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 Kirwin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.