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City	Maize
State	Kansas (KS)
County	Sedgwick County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	37.779179
Longitude	-97.467267
Population	5,735
Density	227.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	67101
Area Code	785
County Seat	Wichita
School District	Maize Unified School District 266

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About Maize, Kansas

Maize is a locality in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,735. The population density is 227.4 people per km². Maize is located at 37.7792°N, 97.4673°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Maize is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 67101.

Maize spreads across the flat, open plains where the horizon hums with the constant, restless movement of the wind. It lies 9.3 miles northwest of Wichita, KS (from Wichita, KS: bearing 310°T), and is situated 6.4 miles southwest of Valley Center. The land around Maize remains defined by an expansive, uninterrupted sky that turns a bruised violet during the late hours of the day. A mile to the east, the quiet presence of Big Slough marks the earth, its banks shaded by the occasional cottonwood tree. Only three miles away, the waters of Wilson Lake catch the sun, offering a stillness that contrasts with the vast, dry fields. The Park At Maize serves as a central point for the residents, providing a green space that holds the shadow of the tallgrass prairie that once claimed this entire region.

Maize grew from the deep roots of agricultural tradition, transitioning slowly from a quiet farming settlement into a modern place of industry and enterprise. The local economy relies on a sturdy foundation of manufacturing and commerce, drawing strength from the industrious spirit that defines the surrounding county. Many residents find work in the specialized trades that support the broader regional economy, keeping the pace of life steady and purposeful. History here is kept not in grand monuments, but in the enduring way the community manages its growth while respecting the legacy of the wheat-horizon plains. Families continue to build lives here, relying on the same resilience that allowed earlier generations to survive the harsh, dry seasons of the past.

Maize fosters a character of neighborly cooperation, where the rhythm of the school calendar often dictates the pulse of daily life. The excellence of the local educational system frequently draws families who value a strong, focused environment for their children. Notable landmarks include the local athletic facilities, which serve as gathering places for the entire region during the excitement of Friday night games. While the town remains quiet, it maintains a distinct identity that resists becoming lost in the sprawl of nearby larger centers. Residents often remark on the particular, sharp clarity of the air during the autumn months, when the harvest season brings a collective focus to the surrounding landscape.

Nearby Outdoor Places

The Park At Maize (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 203° SW
Crystal Prairie Lake Park (Local Park) — 3.3 mi, 098° E
Reticulated Giraffe (Attraction) — 5.3 mi, 144° SE
Slawson Family Asian Big Cat Trek (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 145° SE
Crane Dance (Public Artwork) — 5.5 mi, 150° SE
Valley Center Cultural and Historical Museum (Museum) — 6.4 mi, 055° NE
Mopig's Collectibles and Custom Paint (Gallery) — 7.0 mi, 143° SE
Auburn Hills Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 7.3 mi, 186° S
Boulevard Theatres (Cinema) — 7.9 mi, 153° SE
Tex Consolver Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 8.0 mi, 174° S
Old Cowtown Museum (Museum) — 8.2 mi, 136° SE
Wichita Art Museum (Museum) — 8.4 mi, 134° SE
Keeper of the Plains (Monument) — 8.8 mi, 133° SE
Kansas African American Museum (Museum) — 9.1 mi, 130° SE
Kansas Sports Hall of Fame (Museum) — 9.7 mi, 135° SE
Roxy's Downtown Theater (Theatre) — 9.7 mi, 131° SE
CityArts (Gallery) — 9.7 mi, 129° SE
Wichita Children's Theatre & Dance Center (Theatre) — 10.3 mi, 130° SE
Art Gallery (Attraction) — 10.4 mi, 114° SE
Display Gallery (Attraction) — 10.4 mi, 114° SE
1978 Titan Ii Missile Accident Memorial (Monument) — 15.4 mi, 128° SE
1965 Kc-135 Crash Memorial (Monument) — 15.4 mi, 128° SE
Cheney State Park (State Park) — 16.3 mi, 264° W
Cheney Wildlife Area (National Conservation Area) — 16.6 mi, 262° W · 16k acres
El Dorado State Park (State Park) — 34.6 mi, 084° E
Quivira National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 58.2 mi, 293° NW · 44k acres

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