Medicine Lodge Kansas Map

About Medicine Lodge, Kansas

Medicine Lodge is a locality in Barber County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,578. The population density is 489.0 people per km². Medicine Lodge is located at 37.2811°N, 98.5804°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 67104.

Medicine Lodge unfolds across a landscape where the Flint Hills begin their gentle, rolling descent toward the Arkansas River basin. It lies 64.6 miles south-south-west of Hutchinson, KS (from Hutchinson, KS: bearing 214°T), and is situated 19.0 miles north-north-west of Kiowa. The land here is a study in wide horizons and subtle contours, a place where the sky feels vast and the air, especially in the late afternoon when the sun casts long, golden shadows, carries the dry, sweet scent of prairie grasses. Cottonwood trees, their leaves a vibrant emerald in the summer months, stand sentinel along the banks of the Medicine River, its waters often a clear, shallow ribbon reflecting the immense blue dome above. The terrain is characterized by rolling prairies, interspersed with occasional rocky outcrops and the verdant strips of riparian woodland, creating a mosaic of light and shadow that shifts with the passing clouds. The history of Medicine Lodge is deeply entwined with the traditions of the Plains tribes who once traversed this territory, drawn by the natural springs that gave the settlement its name and the abundant wildlife. Later, pioneers arrived, drawn by the fertile soil and the promise of a new beginning, establishing a community that would eventually find its economic footing in agriculture, particularly cattle ranching and grain farming, a legacy that continues to shape the character of Medicine Lodge today. The annual Gyp Hills Stampede rodeo, a vibrant celebration of this heritage, draws crowds and showcases the enduring spirit of the West, while the nearby Coronado Heights offers panoramic views and a connection to the exploration of this rugged, beautiful land.

About This Medicine Lodge Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Medicine Lodge, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.281134, -98.580361. 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 Medicine Lodge and Barber County.

Detailed location data for Medicine Lodge includes the ZIP code (67104), telephone area code (785), county seat of Barber County (Medicine Lodge), and school district assignment (Barber County North Unified School District 254). 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 Medicine Lodge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.