McPherson Kansas Map
McPherson, 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 McPherson, McPherson County.
Interactive Map of McPherson, Kansas
| City | McPherson |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| County | McPherson |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 38.370842 |
| Longitude | -97.664209 |
| Population | 13,995 |
| Density | 658.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About McPherson, Kansas
McPherson is a locality in McPherson County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of 13,995. The population density is 658.1 people per km². McPherson is located at 38.3708°N, 97.6642°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 67460.
McPherson unfolds across a broad expanse of Kansas prairie, where the horizon stretches an arm's reach into the vast, indifferent sky. It lies 25.8 miles north-east of Hutchinson, KS (from Hutchinson, KS: bearing 34°T), and is situated 6.9 miles west of Galva. The land, a fertile quilt of cultivated fields, rolls with a subtle, patient grace, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of windbreaks and farmsteads. Summer air hangs thick with the scent of ripening grain and the faint, metallic tang of distant industry, while winter brings a crisp, clean bite that scours the landscape to its bones. Evenings here are often painted with a breathtaking palette of bruised purples and molten golds as the sun dips low, casting long, ethereal shadows that stretch and distort the familiar contours of the earth. Founded in the burgeoning years of westward expansion, McPherson carries the quiet legacy of pioneers who tamed this fertile ground. Its economy, historically rooted in agriculture, now also thrives on a diversified industrial base, a testament to the town's adaptability and the enduring spirit of its people. The presence of McPherson College, a liberal arts institution, lends a subtle intellectual pulse to the community, drawing students who come to learn and often stay to contribute. While no grand monuments mark its history, the sturdy brick buildings downtown and the well-maintained homes speak of a lasting commitment to place, a place where the rhythm of life is dictated by the seasons and the steady hum of progress.
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About This McPherson Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of McPherson, 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 McPherson and McPherson County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for McPherson 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 McPherson 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. |
