Lancaster Kansas Map

About Lancaster, Kansas

Lancaster is a locality in Atchison County, Kansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 325. The population density is 331.7 people per km². Lancaster is located at 39.5728°N, 95.3028°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 66041.

Lancaster rests in a landscape sculpted by the slow, deliberate work of water and wind across the rolling Kansas prairie. It lies 27.2 miles north-west of Leavenworth, KS (from Leavenworth, KS: bearing 312°T), and is situated 9.7 miles west of Atchison. The land here breathes an open, sky-bound air, its broad horizons hinting at distances that stretch into the heart of the continent. Gentle slopes, softened by the passage of seasons, give way to the rich, dark earth that has long sustained life in this corner of Atchison County. The quality of light, particularly in the long afternoons that bleed into twilight, possesses a luminous, almost golden hue, bathing the fields and scattered farmsteads in a warm, embracing glow. The very air seems to carry the scent of sun-baked soil and distant, ripening grain, a subtle perfume that speaks of the enduring agricultural soul of this place. The history of Lancaster is deeply entwined with the fertile earth and the persistent spirit of those who have worked it. Once a bustling hub for agricultural trade, its economy was built upon the bounty of wheat and corn, the grains hauled by rail from its depots to markets far and wide. Though the railway's roar has quieted, the echoes of that industrious past linger in the stoic resilience of its residents and the enduring legacy of its farming heritage. The community’s character is one of quiet strength, a reflection of the land that demands patience and rewards diligent effort. Local traditions, passed down through generations, are often rooted in the cycles of planting and harvest, a testament to the enduring connection between Lancaster and the soil that nourishes it.

About This Lancaster Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lancaster, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.572776, -95.302751. 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 Lancaster and Atchison County.

Detailed location data for Lancaster includes the ZIP code (66041), telephone area code (913), county seat of Atchison County (Atchison), and school district assignment (Atchison County Community Schools Unified School District 377). 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 Lancaster is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.