Madison Kansas Map

About Madison, Kansas

Madison is a locality in Greenwood County, Kansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 925. The population density is 623.5 people per km². Madison is located at 38.1356°N, 96.1358°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 66860.

Madison rests within a landscape shaped by the patient hand of water and wind. It lies 67.7 miles south-south-west of Topeka, KS (from Topeka, KS: bearing 202°T), and is situated 8.9 miles south of Olpe. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of summer pastures and the burnished golds of autumn, fall away towards the meandering course of the Cottonwood River, its water catching the sun like scattered coins. The air here carries the clean scent of mown hay and the distant hum of insects, a subtle testament to the vibrant life that pulses through the tall prairie grasses. Even in the quietude, a sense of vastness prevails, the horizon stretching out, an invitation to a sky that can shift from the softest blush of dawn to the tempestuous drama of a thunderstorm in mere hours. The roots of Madison run deep into the rich soil of Greenwood County, a history woven with the threads of agriculture and the steady, determined spirit of its settlers. For generations, this land has yielded its bounty, supporting families through the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock, a rhythm dictated by the seasons. While the agricultural heritage remains a cornerstone, the local economy also reflects a quiet resilience, a dedication to small businesses and community enterprises that sustain the lifeblood of Madison. The presence of the Cottonwood River, a vital artery for the region, has always played a significant role, offering not just sustenance but also a sense of place, a constant murmur in the background of daily life.

About This Madison Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Madison, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.135577, -96.135829. 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 Madison and Greenwood County.

Detailed location data for Madison includes the ZIP code (66860), telephone area code (913), county seat of Greenwood County (Eureka), and school district assignment (Madison-Virgil Unified School District 386). 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 Madison is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.