Moran Kansas Map

About Moran, Kansas

Moran is a locality in Allen County, Kansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 472. The population density is 419.5 people per km². Moran is located at 37.9161°N, 95.1703°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 66755.

Moran lies in the soft, rolling country of Allen County, where the land slopes gently towards the distant, hazy horizon. It lies 67.8 miles north-north-west of Joplin, MO (from Joplin, MO: bearing 328°T), and is situated 5.5 miles west-north-west of Bronson. Here, the sky feels vast, an ocean of blue stretching from edge to edge, punctuated by the slow drift of clouds that cast fleeting shadows over fields of corn and soybeans. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the clean scent of damp earth and the faintest whisper of woodsmoke, a quiet testament to the lives lived close to the soil. The character of Moran is one of understated resilience, a place where the seasons dictate the rhythm of existence, and the days unfold with a steady, unhurried pace. The history of Moran is tied to the fertile ground that surrounds it, a place where agriculture has always been the bedrock of its economy. For generations, families have worked this land, coaxing sustenance from the rich Kansas soil. The landscape itself bears the marks of this long stewardship, with hedgerows tracing old property lines and the occasional weathered barn standing sentinel against the open sky. Though the railway that once brought greater prosperity has long since faded, the spirit of self-sufficiency and neighborly connection remains. The local economy, while modest, is sustained by the enduring strength of its farming roots, a quiet continuation of a legacy built on hard work and a deep understanding of the land.

About This Moran Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Moran, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.916147, -95.170255. 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 Moran and Allen County.

Detailed location data for Moran includes the ZIP code (66755), telephone area code (913), county seat of Allen County (Iola), and school district assignment (Marmaton Valley Unified School District 256). 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 Moran is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.