Otis Kansas Map
Otis, Kansas — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Otis, Rush County.
Interactive Map of Otis, Kansas
| City | Otis |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| County | Rush |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 38.534735 |
| Longitude | -99.053151 |
| Population | 413 |
| Density | 259.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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.
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About This Otis Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Otis, Kansas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Otis is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Otis is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
