Larned Kansas Map

About Larned, Kansas

Larned is a locality in Pawnee County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,423. The population density is 533.2 people per km². Larned is located at 38.1806°N, 99.0987°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 67550.

Larned exhales a quiet dignity onto the Kansas plains, a place where the horizon seems to stretch infinitely, a canvas brushed with the soft golds and muted greens of cultivated fields. It lies 58.1 miles east-north-east of Dodge City, KS (from Dodge City, KS: bearing 59°T), and is situated 16.9 miles north-north-west of Macksville. The sky here is an immense, ever-shifting presence, its vastness amplified by the low-slung landscape where Pawnee Creek meanders, a silver thread stitching together the agricultural heart of Pawnee County. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the distant promise of rain or the sun-baked earth of summer. Life in Larned moves with a steady, grounded cadence, the daily routines of its residents mirroring the predictable seasons that shape the land around them. The history of Larned is inextricably linked to the Santa Fe Trail, a vital artery of commerce and westward expansion that once carved its path through this very soil. This legacy is palpable, whispering of pioneers and the arduous journeys that forged a nation, a story now preserved in the Pawnee Rock State Historic Site, a sentinel overlooking the Arkansas River valley. The local economy, though diversified, still draws strength from the rich, fertile ground, with agriculture remaining a cornerstone, its bounty harvested and sent forth. Beyond the fields, the Santa Fe Medical Center stands as a significant presence, a modern hub reflecting the town's commitment to its people, while the historic Santa Fe Depot, though retired from its grander purpose, still anchors the town with a sense of enduring connection to its past.

About This Larned Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Larned, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.180569, -99.098713. 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 Larned and Pawnee County.

Detailed location data for Larned includes the ZIP code (67550), telephone area code (785), county seat of Pawnee County (Larned), and school district assignment (Fort Larned Unified School District 495). 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 Larned is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.