Meriden Kansas Map
Meriden, 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 Meriden, Jefferson County.
Interactive Map of Meriden, Kansas
| City | Meriden |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| County | Jefferson |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 39.188887 |
| Longitude | -95.5697 |
| Population | 716 |
| Density | 400.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Meriden, Kansas
Meriden is a locality in Jefferson County, Kansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 716. The population density is 400.6 people per km². Meriden is located at 39.1889°N, 95.5697°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 66512.
Meriden unfurls across a landscape of gentle Kansas prairie, where the horizon stretches with an almost audacious breadth, broken only by the occasional stand of cottonwood or the stoic silhouette of a grain silo against the immense sky. It lies 11.3 miles north-north-east of Topeka, KS (from Topeka, KS: bearing 31°T), and is situated 8.4 miles east-south-east of Hoyt. The land here rolls with a subtle grace, a topography shaped by ancient waters and the persistent wind, giving the impression of an immense, slumbering beast beneath a quilt of cultivated fields and native grasses. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-dramatic cloudscapes, falls with a particular clarity, illuminating the cultivated fields in shades of emerald and gold, while the unplowed corners hold a wilder, more intimate beauty, a hum of unseen life beneath the vast blue dome. The air itself often carries a dry, clean scent, a mixture of sun-baked earth and distant mown hay, a tangible presence that shifts with the seasons. The story of Meriden is one of quiet resilience, its roots entwined with the westward expansion and the fertile soil that drew early settlers to this part of Jefferson County. The local economy, once reliant on the bounty of agriculture—corn and soybeans still dominate the fields that surround Meriden—has evolved, yet retains a strong connection to the land. A scattering of small businesses line the main thoroughfare, their storefronts reflecting a pragmatic charm, and the rhythm of daily life here is marked by the comings and goings of those who work the land or serve its needs. The presence of a local school, its playground a vibrant splash of color against the muted tones of the prairie, speaks to the enduring hope and continuity of Meriden. This is a place where community is not an abstract concept but a lived reality, built on shared histories and the simple, profound act of tending to one's corner of the world.
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About This Meriden Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Meriden, 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 Meriden and Jefferson County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Meriden 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 Meriden 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. |
