Rossville Kansas Map

About Rossville, Kansas

Rossville is a locality in Shawnee County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,106. The population density is 824.9 people per km². Rossville is located at 39.1361°N, 95.9517°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 66533.

Rossville rests on land that breathes the wide Kansas sky, a place where the Flint Hills begin their subtle, rolling ascent. It lies 15.9 miles west-north-west of Topeka, KS (from Topeka, KS: bearing 293°T), and is situated 7.6 miles east-south-east of St. Marys. The landscape here is a study in soft greens and golds, the prairie grasses rippling like a quiet sea under the vast expanse of blue. Oak and hickory trees, sturdy sentinels, dot the fields and line the gentle slopes, their branches reaching towards the sun. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, especially after a rain, a smell that seems to settle deep in your lungs. Even the shadows that stretch long and languid in the late afternoon seem to hold a certain stillness, a peace that is the very character of Rossville. The history of Rossville is tied to the fertile ground and the hardworking hands that have tilled it for generations. Originally settled by those drawn to the rich agricultural possibilities of this region, the town’s economy has long been rooted in farming, with wheat fields stretching to the horizon like golden carpets. The railroad, a vital artery in its early days, brought a steady flow of commerce and connection, shaping the growth and rhythm of daily life. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, small businesses now contribute to the local fabric, offering a dependable hum of activity. There are no grand monuments here, no booming industries that shout their presence, but rather a quiet dignity found in the enduring spirit of its people and the dependable cycle of the seasons that continues to define Rossville.

About This Rossville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rossville, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.13611, -95.951656. 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 Rossville and Shawnee County.

Detailed location data for Rossville includes the ZIP code (66533), telephone area code (913), county seat of Shawnee County (Topeka), and school district assignment (Kaw Valley Unified School District 321). 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 Rossville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.