Lawrence Kansas Map

About Lawrence, Kansas

Lawrence is a locality in Douglas County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of 97,387. The population density is 1064.6 people per km². Lawrence is located at 38.9717°N, 95.2352°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 66045.

Lawrence unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle swell of the prairie, its eastern edge defined by the broad, slow sweep of the Kansas River, a ribbon of silver reflecting the immense sky. It lies 23.2 miles west-north-west of Olathe, KS (from Olathe, KS: bearing 286°T), and is situated 7.6 miles west-north-west of Eudora. The terrain, a tapestry of fertile bottomlands and rolling uplands, hums with the quiet energy of agricultural abundance, where fields of grain shimmer under the vast, often luminous, Kansas sun. Towering cottonwoods and elms, their branches reaching like ancient arms, line the riverbanks and punctuate the horizons of distant farms, their rustling leaves a constant, soothing murmur. The air itself carries a distinct scent, a blend of damp earth after a summer rain and the dry, sweet perfume of prairie grasses baked by the sun, a fragrance that speaks of enduring seasons and a deep connection to the land. The history of Lawrence is deeply entwined with the turbulent currents of the Civil War era, born from a fervent abolitionist spirit that sought to make Kansas a free state. This legacy of activism and intellectual pursuit continues to resonate, particularly through the presence of the University of Kansas, whose sprawling campus adds a vibrant, youthful pulse to the city’s core, drawing students and scholars from across the nation. The local economy, while still rooted in the agricultural heritage of the surrounding Douglas County, has diversified, embracing a thriving arts scene, independent businesses, and a growing tech sector, all contributing to the unique character of Lawrence. Along Massachusetts Street, the city's main artery, historic limestone buildings stand as silent witnesses to generations of commerce and community, their facades bearing the subtle patina of time, while the riverfront offers a tranquil counterpoint, a place where the natural world reclaims its dominion, offering a quiet respite from the day’s endeavors.

About This Lawrence Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lawrence, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.971669, -95.23525. 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 Lawrence and Douglas County.

Detailed location data for Lawrence includes the ZIP code (66044), telephone area code (913), county seat of Douglas County (Lawrence), and school district assignment (Lawrence Unified School District 497). 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 Lawrence is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.