Milford Kansas Map

About Milford, Kansas

Milford is a locality in Geary County, Kansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 337. The population density is 207.3 people per km². Milford is located at 39.1683°N, 96.9125°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 66514.

Milford rests in a broad, shallow basin where the Kansas River, swollen by tributaries like the Republican and Smoky Hill, begins its eastward journey. It lies 18.3 miles west of Manhattan, KS (from Manhattan, KS: bearing 267°T), and is situated 6.9 miles north-west of Fort Riley. The land here is a study in wide horizons and the subtle, patient sculpting of water and wind; rolling prairies, now largely given over to agriculture, give way to the more concentrated settlement where the town itself lies. The air, especially in the late afternoon, often carries the scent of turned earth and ripening crops, a fragrance that clings to the low-slung buildings and the quiet, wide streets. Even on a blustery day, a certain stillness can be felt, a sense of the land breathing deeply beneath the expansive Kansas sky. The story of Milford is inextricably linked to the mighty Kansas River and the dam that bears its name, a colossal feat of engineering that transformed the local landscape and economy. Before the dam, the river was a more capricious force, prone to floods that shaped the lives and livelihoods of early settlers who primarily farmed the fertile river bottomlands. Today, Milford Lake, created by the dam, serves as a major recreational hub, drawing visitors for boating, fishing, and camping, injecting a steady stream of tourism into the local economy. This influx of seasonal activity contrasts with the enduring agricultural pulse of the region, where the cultivation of wheat and corn remains a fundamental part of Milford's character, a quiet testament to generations who have worked this rich, dark soil.

About This Milford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Milford, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.16833, -96.912511. 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 Milford and Geary County.

Detailed location data for Milford includes the ZIP code (66514), telephone area code (913), county seat of Geary County (Junction City), and school district assignment (Geary County Schools Unified School District 475). 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 Milford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.