Ogden Kansas Map

About Ogden, Kansas

Ogden is a locality in Riley County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,696. The population density is 375.7 people per km². Ogden is located at 39.1111°N, 96.7061°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 66517.

Ogden breathes the wide Kansas sky, a place where the Flint Hills begin their gentle, rolling ascent. It lies 8.8 miles south-west of Manhattan, KS (from Manhattan, KS: bearing 235°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north-east of Junction City. The land itself is a study in subtle contours, a tapestry of prairie grasses that shift from emerald in the spring to a sun-bleached gold as summer ripens. Ancient trees, their branches gnarled like the hands of time-worn farmers, stand sentinel near the meandering Big Blue River, its waters carrying the cool breath of the north. The air here, especially in the hushed moments of dawn, carries a clean, earthy scent, a perfume of soil and dew that speaks of generations of cultivation and quiet resilience. Even the wind seems to whisper stories as it sweeps across the open fields, a constant, living presence. This patch of Riley County has long been shaped by the fertile earth and the steady rhythm of agriculture. The legacy of homesteaders and the enduring spirit of farming are etched into the very character of Ogden, a place where a strong work ethic is as much a part of the landscape as the waving grain. Its proximity to Fort Riley has also infused the local economy with a military presence, a constant ebb and flow of personnel and their families that lends a unique dynamism to the community. While not a hub of industry, Ogden finds its strength in the land, in the small businesses that cater to local needs, and in the quiet pride of its residents who continue to cultivate this corner of the prairie, a place where the past and present are woven together by the enduring threads of Kansas life.

About This Ogden Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ogden, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.111109, -96.706117. 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 Ogden and Riley County.

Detailed location data for Ogden includes the ZIP code (66517), telephone area code (913), county seat of Riley County (Manhattan), and school district assignment (Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383). 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 Ogden is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.