Quinter Kansas Map

About Quinter, Kansas

Quinter is a locality in Gove County, Kansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 953. The population density is 365.2 people per km². Quinter is located at 39.0695°N, 100.2324°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 67752.

Quinter rests upon a broad expanse of western Kansas prairie, where the sky seems to stretch into forever, a vast canvas painted with the subtle hues of approaching dusk. It lies 83.4 miles north-north-east of Garden City, KS (from Garden City, KS: bearing 24°T), and is situated 19.2 miles west of WaKeeney. The land here is a study in muted tones, ochre and dun grasses rippling under a persistent, gentle breeze that carries the scent of dry earth and distant rain. The terrain is a subtle, almost imperceptible undulation, a patient landscape shaped by wind and water over eons, now dominated by the orderly geometry of agricultural fields. The air itself feels clean and thin, a clarity that sharpens the edges of the horizon and lends a profound stillness to the scene, broken only by the distant drone of a tractor or the lonely call of a meadowlark. The story of Quinter is deeply entwined with the westward expansion and the enduring spirit of agriculture that defines this region. Founded in the early 20th century, its economy has long been tethered to the bounty of the land, with wheat and sorghum fields stretching to meet the horizon, their golden heads bowing in unison under the sun. The town itself is a quiet testament to resilience, a collection of sturdy buildings that have weathered prairie storms and economic shifts, each with its own silent history etched into its walls. While not a hub of grand pronouncements, Quinter possesses a distinct character, a grounded pragmatism born from generations who understood the power of the land and the importance of neighborly connection. The local grain elevator, a towering sentinel against the open sky, remains a vital artery, a silent promise of harvest and sustenance for Quinter and the surrounding ranches and farms.

About This Quinter Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Quinter, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.069451, -100.232355. 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 Quinter and Gove County.

Detailed location data for Quinter includes the ZIP code (67752), telephone area code (785), county seat of Gove County (Gove City), and school district assignment (Quinter Public Schools Unified School District 293). 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 Quinter is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.