Lyons Kansas Map
Lyons, Kansas — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Lyons, Rice County.
Interactive Map of Lyons, Kansas
| City | Lyons |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| County | Rice |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 38.34501 |
| Longitude | -98.201727 |
| Population | 3,553 |
| Density | 518.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Lyons, Kansas
Lyons is a locality in Rice County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,553. The population density is 518.2 people per km². Lyons is located at 38.3450°N, 98.2017°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 67554.
Lyons rests on the wide, sun-drenched plains of central Kansas, a landscape defined by the broad, sweeping arcs of agricultural fields that stretch to horizons often softened by the hazy shimmer of heat. It lies 24.6 miles north-west of Hutchinson, KS (from Hutchinson, KS: bearing 323°T), and is situated 9.3 miles north of Sterling. The land here is gently rolling, a subtle topography that hints at the underlying geological forces that shaped it, now a canvas for the cultivation of wheat and other grains. Cottonwood trees, their leaves rustling like whispers in the persistent breeze, offer sparse but welcome shade along the banks of the Smoky Hill River, its waters a muddy ribbon winding through the verdant and gold-toned countryside. The air itself feels clean and vast, carrying the scent of turned earth and the distant hum of machinery, a constant reminder of the lifeblood of this rural heartland. The story of Lyons is deeply entwined with the rich saline deposits beneath its soil, a resource that has shaped its economy and identity for over a century. The extraction and processing of salt, a vital commodity, has long been the bedrock of Lyons' prosperity, drawing industries and workers to this prairie settlement. Evidence of this industrial past can be seen in the enduring infrastructure and the quiet pride in the ingenuity that transformed a subterranean treasure into a local livelihood. The town carries a palpable sense of community, a place where the pace of life is governed by the seasons and the rhythms of the land, fostering a character that is both resilient and deeply rooted in its singular heritage.
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About This Lyons Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Lyons, Kansas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Lyons and Rice County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Lyons is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Lyons is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
