Ottawa Kansas Map

About Ottawa, Kansas

Ottawa is a locality in Franklin County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of 12,678. The population density is 472.5 people per km². Ottawa is located at 38.6156°N, 95.2678°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 66067.

Ottawa, Kansas, unfolds across a landscape where the prairie grasses meet the gentle rise and fall of the land, a place of wide horizons and a sky that seems to stretch forever. It lies 24.7 miles south of Lawrence, KS (from Lawrence, KS: bearing 184°T), and is situated 9.9 miles east of Pomona. The Marais des Cygnes River, a silken ribbon of brown water, winds its way through the southern edge of Ottawa, its banks fringed with cottonwoods and willows that whisper secrets in the constant breeze. The air here carries the clean scent of cultivated fields and the earthy perfume of damp soil after a summer rain, a fragrance that settles deep into the lungs. The buildings of Ottawa, often of brick or weathered wood, stand with a quiet resilience, their windows reflecting the passing clouds and the slow, deliberate rhythm of the day. The history of Ottawa is deeply entwined with the ebb and flow of settlement and industry, a story written in the very soil and the enduring spirit of its people. Originally established as a stop on the Santa Fe Trail, it later blossomed with the arrival of the railroad, becoming a hub for agriculture and, for a time, a significant center for the manufacture of furniture, a legacy still visible in some of the older, sturdier structures. The local economy today draws strength from its agricultural roots, with vast fields of corn and soybeans painting the surrounding countryside in shades of green and gold, alongside a growing presence in light manufacturing and services. Ottawa is also known for its commitment to education, anchored by Ottawa University, a respected institution that adds a youthful energy to the community. The annual Franklin County Fair, a cherished tradition, draws crowds from miles around, celebrating the agricultural bounty and fostering a sense of shared identity that defines this particular corner of Kansas.

About This Ottawa Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ottawa, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.615567, -95.267752. 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 Ottawa and Franklin County.

Detailed location data for Ottawa includes the ZIP code (66067), telephone area code (913), county seat of Franklin County (Ottawa), and school district assignment (Ottawa Unified School District 290). 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 Ottawa is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.