Explore Prairie Village, Kansas, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Prairie Village, Kansas. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Kansas or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Prairie Village.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Prairie Village |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| County | Johnson County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 38.986835 |
| Longitude | -94.636195 |
| Population | 22,957 |
| Density | 1427.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 67002, 66208 |
| Area Code | 785, 913 |
| County Seat | Olathe |
| School District | Shawnee Mission Public Schools Unified School District |
Prairie Village defines the expansive, gentle character of the Kansas landscape where the horizon stretches wide under a vast, shifting sky. It lies 1.9 miles north-northwest of Leawood, KS (from Leawood, KS: bearing 333°T), and is situated 8.0 miles south-southwest of Kansas City. The terrain around Prairie Village maintains a steady, rhythmic elevation, marked by the persistent flow of Brush Creek that carves a quiet path through the local topography. Residents often find solace in the open air of Harmon, where the native prairie grasses sway in the wind, echoing the quiet stillness of the surrounding plains. On clear days, the distant silhouette of Badger Ridge adds a subtle depth to the horizon, grounding the neighborhood in the ancient geology of the region. The proximity to the Overland Park South Lake provides a reflective surface to the landscape, catching the amber light of dusk in a way that softens the edges of the day.
Prairie Village emerged from the transformation of farmland into a residential sanctuary, reflecting the industrious spirit of its mid-century development. The local economy thrives on a blend of professional services and small-scale commerce, supporting a steady, deliberate pace of life for its inhabitants. While the historic Oregon Trail once served as a conduit for westward expansion, today the area focuses on maintaining its identity through careful planning and civic engagement. The legacy of these plains is evident in the sturdy architecture and the deep-rooted pride of those who manage the local industries. Innovation here is quiet, favoring long-term stability and a commitment to maintaining the quality of the regional environment.
Cultural life in Prairie Village centers on a shared appreciation for public spaces and the preservation of a communal, suburban character. Harmon serves as a primary gathering point, hosting neighborhood events that highlight the friendly, unpretentious nature of the local population. The area is notable for its well-maintained homes and tree-lined streets, which offer a sense of order and tranquility against the backdrop of the wilder Kansas plains. While the region is not defined by individual celebrity, it has been home to individuals such as the acclaimed actor Paul Rudd, who reflects the grounded, relatable personality often found among the residents. Life here proceeds with a gentle, steady cadence, emphasizing the importance of neighborly connection and the simple beauty of the daily transition from dawn to dusk.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Prairie Village, Kansas. Coordinates: 38.986835, -94.636195. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Prairie Village includes the ZIP code (67002, 66208), telephone area code (785, 913), county seat of Johnson County (Olathe), and school district assignment (Shawnee Mission Public Schools Unified School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |