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Manhattan Kansas Map

Explore Manhattan, Kansas, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Manhattan, Kansas

How to Use This Manhattan, Kansas Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Manhattan, Kansas. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Kansas or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Manhattan.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

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

Latitude	39.188307
Longitude	-96.605864
Population	54,100
Density	1048.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	66502, 66506, 66503, 66505
Area Code	913
County Seat	Manhattan
School District	Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383

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About Manhattan, Kansas

Manhattan is a locality in Riley County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of 54,100. The population density is 1048.5 people per km². Manhattan is located at 39.1883°N, 96.6059°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Manhattan is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 66502, 66506, 66503.

Manhattan rises from the vast, undulating expanse of the prairie, where the horizon stretches toward an endless, expansive sky. It lies 17.6 miles northeast of Junction City, KS (from Junction City, KS: bearing 52°T), and is situated 13.9 miles east-northeast of Fort Riley. The terrain is defined by the rugged beauty of the Flint Hills, where limestone ridges rise like ancient, silent sentinels above the tallgrass. Near the center of the landscape, Wildcat Creek carves a quiet, winding path through the earth, its banks lined with cottonwood trees that shiver in the constant, restless wind. To the north, the waters of Tuttle Creek Lake reflect the shifting colors of the sunset, while the distant silhouettes of Saddle Back form a jagged, violet outline against the twilight. The air here holds a distinct, crisp clarity, carrying the scent of dry earth and the subtle, persistent energy of a landscape that feels both deeply rooted and perpetually in motion.

Manhattan was born of the intersection of distinct currents, founded at the confluence where the early pioneers sought to carve a foothold into the stubborn, fertile soil. The settlement drew its strength from the vision of those who arrived with dreams of a permanent society, building the town upon the promise of the Kansas frontier. Over the years, the architecture of the county-seat limestone courthouse has remained a witness to the passage of time, grounding the history of the place in stone that grows paler and more luminous with every passing decade. The memory of the struggle against the elements—the relentless sun and the dust-bowl winds of the past—has hardened the spirit of the people, fostering a resilience that remains woven into the local character. Manhattan stands today as a testament to this persistence, preserving its heritage not merely in archives, but in the enduring layout of its streets and the sturdy, unpretentious brickwork of its older districts.

Prosperity in Manhattan flows largely from the intellectual and agricultural currents that animate the regional economy. As the home of Kansas State University, the town functions as a vibrant hub of research and learning, where the pursuit of knowledge in fields like veterinary medicine and agronomy drives local innovation. This academic presence provides a steady pulse for the economy, supporting a network of infrastructure that includes specialized laboratories and a robust downtown core filled with local enterprise. The university’s influence extends into every corner of life, shaping the labor force and fostering an environment where professional advancement is closely tied to the cycles of the academic year. Manhattan manages to balance these modern demands with the steady, reliable rhythms of the surrounding plains, ensuring that the work of the fields and the work of the laboratories exist in a productive, ongoing dialogue.

Cultural life in Manhattan finds its most fervent expression in the passionate support for college sports, where the purple banners of the university unify the spirit of the populace on game days. Beyond the stadium, the community gathers for annual festivals that celebrate the harvest and the changing seasons, transforming Manhattan City Park into a focal point for music, art, and public connection. The land itself invites a particular kind of recreation, with residents exploring the trails that wind through the prairie or finding moments of quiet at the edge of the nearby Eureka Valley. While the town remains firmly grounded in its regional identity, it has been shaped by figures who have achieved recognition far beyond the prairie, including notable individuals like the legendary football coach Bill Snyder, whose influence on the local culture is as indelible as the geography itself. Life here is defined by a deep-seated connection to the land and a quiet, persistent pride in the collective achievement of a town that knows exactly where it stands beneath the vast, open canopy of the plains.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Optimist Park (Local Recreation) — 0.1 mi, 152° SE
Cico Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 314° NW
Warner Memorial Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 185° S
Ernie Barrett (Public Artwork) — 1.0 mi, 035° NE
2008 Tornado Memorial (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 076° E
Class of 1908 Sundial (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 081° E
K-State Sesquicentennial Monument (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 090° E
Tuttle Creek State Parks (State Park) — 4.0 mi, 014° N
Tuttle Creek Dam and Reservoir Monument (Viewpoint) — 4.5 mi, 001° N
Kansas First Territorial Capitol (Museum) — 11.0 mi, 230° SW

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