Russell Kansas Map
Russell, 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 Russell, Russell County.
Interactive Map of Russell, Kansas
| City | Russell |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| County | Russell |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 38.895289 |
| Longitude | -98.859806 |
| Population | 4,217 |
| Density | 338.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Russell, Kansas
Russell is a locality in Russell County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,217. The population density is 338.5 people per km². Russell is located at 38.8953°N, 98.8598°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 67665.
Russell sits at the heart of rolling prairie, a land where the horizon stretches in an unbroken line, punctuated only by the slow, deliberate growth of crops and the occasional cluster of weathered farm buildings. It lies 67.3 miles west of Salina, KS (from Salina, KS: bearing 274°T), and is situated 15.8 miles east of Victoria. The sky here is a vast, ever-changing canvas, its light a character in itself, deepening from the pale gold of morning to a bruised purple at dusk, painting the wind-swept grasses in hues of rust and sage. Wind, a constant companion, whispers across the open fields, carrying the scent of dry earth and the distant hum of machinery, a sound that speaks of the deep, patient work of cultivation. The very air seems to hold a stillness, a quietude that allows the subtle dramas of nature—the flight of a hawk, the unfolding of a cloud—to command attention. This is a place shaped by the enduring spirit of those who have worked the land, a legacy etched into the very character of Russell. Its origins are tied to the westward expansion, a waypoint for those seeking opportunity on the frontier, and the echoes of that pioneering past can still be felt in the resilient spirit of its people and the sturdy, unpretentious architecture that lines its streets. The local economy has long been tethered to the fertile soil, with agriculture, particularly wheat and cattle, forming the backbone of its prosperity, a tradition that continues to sustain Russell. Beyond the fields, the discovery of oil and gas in the surrounding region brought a different kind of energy, a more recent chapter in the economic narrative, adding a layer of pragmatic industry to the agrarian roots. A notable landmark, the historic Deines Art Gallery, offers a surprising repository of artistic expression, a quiet testament to the cultural aspirations that bloom even in the most elemental landscapes.
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About This Russell Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Russell, 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 Russell and Russell County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Russell 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 Russell 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. |
