Osage City Kansas Map

About Osage City, Kansas

Osage City is a locality in Osage County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,828. The population density is 347.9 people per km². Osage City is located at 38.6339°N, 95.8258°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 66523.

Osage City unfolds across the Kansas prairie, a place where the sky feels vast and the horizon stretches with a quiet, persistent grace. It lies 29.7 miles south-south-west of Topeka, KS (from Topeka, KS: bearing 196°T), and is situated 8.3 miles south of Burlingame. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, give way to broad fields of wheat and corn that shimmer under the relentless sun. The air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of tilled soil and the distant breath of wind through tall grasses. Houses, often modest and painted in hues that echo the muted tones of the land, line streets that feel as wide and open as the surrounding landscape. The town itself seems to breathe with a gentle, unhurried cadence, a deliberate slowing down from the rush of larger cities, allowing the subtle beauty of its surroundings to assert itself. The history of Osage City is deeply intertwined with the rich mineral deposits that once lay beneath its fertile soil, a legacy of coal mining that shaped its early days and the influx of diverse peoples drawn by the promise of work. While the mines have long since fallen silent, their influence remains, a subtle undercurrent in the town's collective memory and the resilience of its people. The local economy, now primarily agricultural, continues to draw strength from the land, with farmers tending to the same fields that once fed the miners. Small businesses, many with a history stretching back generations, anchor the downtown area, offering a sense of continuity and community. The annual Osage City Labor Day Picnic, a tradition born from the town's working-class roots, serves as a vibrant reminder of this enduring spirit, a gathering that celebrates shared heritage and the simple pleasures of fellowship.

About This Osage City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Osage City, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.633898, -95.825821. 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 Osage City and Osage County.

Detailed location data for Osage City includes the ZIP code (66523), telephone area code (913), county seat of Osage County (Lyndon), and school district assignment (Osage City Unified School District 420). 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 Osage City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.