Palmer Kansas Map
Palmer, 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 Palmer, Washington County.
Interactive Map of Palmer, Kansas
| City | Palmer |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| County | Washington |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 39.631945 |
| Longitude | -97.140304 |
| Population | 149 |
| Density | 61.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Palmer, Kansas
Palmer is a locality in Washington County, Kansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 149. The population density is 61.1 people per km². Palmer is located at 39.6319°N, 97.1403°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 66962.
Palmer rests on the Kansas plains, where the sky stretches wide and the land rolls gently toward horizons that seem to hold the very breath of the prairie. It lies 43.4 miles north-west of Manhattan, KS (from Manhattan, KS: bearing 316°T), and is situated 17.6 miles north of Clay Center. The air here carries the scent of sun-baked earth and ripening grain, a subtle perfume that clings to the low-slung buildings and the wide, quiet streets. Fields of wheat and corn, their colors shifting from vibrant green to burnished gold with the turning seasons, form a patchwork quilt across the landscape, broken only by the occasional cluster of cottonwood trees or the distant glint of a farm pond. Evenings here are painted with a soft, luminous light, the kind that seems to deepen the shadows and make the stars appear closer. The story of Palmer is one of resilience and the enduring spirit of the prairie homesteader, a history etched not in grand monuments but in the quiet persistence of families who have worked this rich soil for generations. The local economy has always been tied to the land, with agriculture forming the backbone of life, producing bountiful harvests that feed the nation. While the railroad once brought a vital artery of commerce, its echoes are now a softer hum, a reminder of bygone days. The distinctive character of Palmer is found in its unhurried pace, the friendly nod of neighbors, and the shared understanding that comes from living in a place where the rhythm of life is dictated by the sun and the seasons.
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About This Palmer Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Palmer, 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 Palmer and Washington County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Palmer 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 Palmer 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. |
