Otis Kansas Map

About Otis, Kansas

Otis is a locality in Rush County, Kansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 413. The population density is 259.6 people per km². Otis is located at 38.5347°N, 99.0532°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 67565.

Otis rests on a broad, gently rolling expanse of prairie, where the horizon seems to stretch into an infinite, sun-bleached canvas. It lies 69.2 miles west-north-west of Hutchinson, KS (from Hutchinson, KS: bearing 299°T), and is situated 19.5 miles north-west of Great Bend. The land here is a study in subtle gradients, a soft undulation of tawny grasses and cultivated fields that meet the sky with an unadorned clarity. In the high summer sun, the air shimmers with a dry heat, and the silence is profound, broken only by the distant drone of a tractor or the whistle of wind through sparse trees lining farmsteads. Evenings bring a particular grace to Otis, as the sun dips low, painting the western sky in hues of apricot and lavender, casting long, languid shadows across the fields. The character of Otis is one of quiet endurance, a place where the elements dictate the rhythm of life, and the vastness of the sky instills a sense of both humility and boundless possibility. The story of Otis is deeply entwined with the rich soil of Rush County, a testament to the agricultural spirit that has sustained this prairie settlement for generations. Farmers, their hands weathered by sun and soil, cultivate the fertile ground, raising wheat and other grains that form the backbone of the local economy, a steady hum of productivity that echoes across the landscape. This land, once the domain of vast herds and the whisper of indigenous peoples, was shaped by the relentless optimism of homesteaders who saw potential in its open spaces. While no grand monuments mark its history, the enduring presence of family farms and the quiet camaraderie of its residents speak volumes about the resilience and deep roots of Otis. The simple, unpretentious architecture of the buildings, many of which have weathered decades of prairie storms, reflects a practicality and a connection to the land that is as genuine as the wind that sweeps across the plains.

About This Otis Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Otis, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.534735, -99.053151. 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 Otis and Rush County.

Detailed location data for Otis includes the ZIP code (67565), telephone area code (785), county seat of Rush County (La Crosse), and school district assignment (Otis-Bison Unified School District 403). 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 Otis is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.