Newbury Kansas Map

About Newbury, Kansas

Newbury is a locality in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 50. The population density is 18.9 people per km². Newbury is located at 39.0847°N, 96.1753°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 66526.

Newbury rests in a landscape of rolling prairie, where the land swells and recedes like a sleeping giant under a vast, ever-shifting sky. It lies 22.3 miles east-south-east of Manhattan, KS (from Manhattan, KS: bearing 108°T), and is situated 9.4 miles south-west of St. Marys. The horizon, a sharp, clean line, is often softened by the hazy gold of late afternoon light, a luminous veil drawn across the fields of wheat and corn. Here, the wind, a constant companion, whispers through the tall grasses, carrying the scent of sun-baked earth and the distant, sweet perfume of blooming wildflowers. The air itself feels clean and expansive, a palpable presence that invites deep breaths and a sense of quiet contemplation. The terrain, etched by ancient waterways now mostly dry, possesses a subtle, undulating grace, a gentle sculpting by the elements that defines the character of Newbury. The story of Newbury is one of resilience and quiet perseverance, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who first settled this fertile ground. Its economy has long been tied to the bounty of the land, with agriculture forming the bedrock of its existence, the rhythm of planting and harvest dictating the pulse of life. Though the railroad once thrummed through, a vital artery of commerce, today Newbury moves at a more measured pace, its heart beating in sync with the seasons. The few remaining structures, weathered by time and the elements, stand as silent witnesses to generations who have cultivated these acres, their lives interwoven with the enduring legacy of the prairie.

About This Newbury Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Newbury, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.084721, -96.175272. 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 Newbury and Wabaunsee County.

Detailed location data for Newbury includes the ZIP code (66526), telephone area code (913), county seat of Wabaunsee County (Alma), and school district assignment (Wabaunsee Unified School District 329). 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 Newbury is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.