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Merriam Kansas Map

Explore Merriam, 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 Merriam, Kansas

How to Use This Merriam, Kansas Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Merriam, 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 Merriam.

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	Merriam
State	Kansas (KS)
County	Johnson County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	39.023616
Longitude	-94.69357
Population	11,098
Density	992.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	66203
Area Code	913
County Seat	Olathe
School District	Shawnee Mission Public Schools Unified School District

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About Merriam, Kansas

Merriam is a locality in Johnson County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of 11,098. The population density is 992.6 people per km². Merriam is located at 39.0236°N, 94.6936°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Merriam is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 66203.

Merriam stretches across a landscape where the horizon widens under the vast, unblinking Kansas sky. It lies 1.9 miles southeast of Shawnee, KS (from Shawnee, KS: bearing 131°T), and is situated 8.1 miles southwest of Kansas City. Turkey Creek carves a path through the earth here, its presence shaping the verdant corridors that offer a cool reprieve from the summer heat. Residents often find quiet reflection along the Turkey Creek Streamway, where the rustle of cottonwoods accompanies the steady, modest flow of the water. To the west, the subtle rise of Badger Ridge punctuates the skyline, a reminder of the geologic patience that defined this prairie expanse. The light at dusk settles over the fields in long, amber ribbons, turning the grasses into a sea of swaying gold.

Merriam grew from the steady labor of those who recognized the utility of its position along the early transit routes of the American interior. The economy evolved from the agrarian roots of the plains into a diverse landscape of commerce and service industries that support the daily needs of the region. Local businesses thrive on a foundation of reliability, mirroring the resilience of a people who have long weathered the shifting winds of the central corridor. While the echoes of the past linger in the architecture of older thoroughfares, modern industry provides a current of energy that keeps the pace of life purposeful and forward-looking. Economic stability here remains tied to the capacity for adaptation, ensuring that the legacy of those who first broke the soil is honored through continued growth.

Merriam carries a character defined by its blend of suburban comfort and a persistent connection to the surrounding woodland and plains. The Turkey Creek Streamway Trail invites travelers to move through the environment at a human pace, connecting the various neighborhoods through a shared ribbon of asphalt and nature. A sense of collective pride often finds expression in local gatherings where the community marks the passage of seasons with simple, earnest celebrations. Notable landmarks like the nearby Black Swan Lake provide a focal point for those seeking a moment of stillness away from the hum of the modern world. While Merriam serves as a quiet home to many, it reflects the broader, industrious spirit of the plains, where the horizon remains a constant invitation to look toward what lies ahead.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Planting the Seeds (Public Artwork) — 0.1 mi, 332° NW
Turkey Creek Streamway (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 222° SW
Antioch (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 155° SE
Helen S. Cuddy Rose Garden (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 153° SE
Natural Area (Viewpoint) — 1.1 mi, 156° SE
Fire Circle (Theatre) — 1.1 mi, 154° SE
Vietnam War Memorial (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 150° SE
Gum Springs (Local Recreation) — 1.6 mi, 238° SW
AT&T Pocket Park (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 191° S
Sylvester Powell Jr Community Center (Local Recreation) — 1.9 mi, 096° E
George R. Shlegel Gallery (Gallery) — 3.1 mi, 073° E
Candy Cane Lane (Attraction) — 3.4 mi, 141° SE
Johnson County Historical Museum (Museum) — 3.6 mi, 260° W
The 1950's All - Electric House Museum (Museum) — 3.6 mi, 260° W
Legler Barn Museum (Museum) — 3.7 mi, 260° W
Harmon Park Swale (Historic Ruins) — 4.1 mi, 127° SE
R.G. Endres Gallery (Gallery) — 4.1 mi, 125° SE
Concorde Nose (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 093° E
Hook Gallery & Framing (Gallery) — 5.2 mi, 069° E
The Theatre in the Park (Theatre) — 5.6 mi, 245° SW
Tivoli Cinemas (Cinema) — 5.8 mi, 069° E
Leawood Movie Theater (Cinema) — 5.8 mi, 143° SE
Weston Bend State Park (State Park) — 26.2 mi, 339° N
Big Muddy National Fish And Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 29.2 mi, 064° NE · 32k acres
Marais Des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 52.9 mi, 179° S · 15k acres

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