Russell Kansas Map

About Russell, Kansas

Russell is a locality in Russell County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,401. The population density is 349.9 people per km². Russell is located at 38.8875°N, 98.8514°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Russell is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 67665.

Russell anchors itself upon a vast, undulating expanse of prairie where the horizon line stretches thin and sharp against an unrelenting sky. It lies 25.1 miles east of Hays, KS (from Hays, KS: bearing 87°T), and is situated 26.4 miles north of Hoisington. The landscape around Russell is defined by the steady, rhythmic persistence of the wind, which combs through tall grasses and rustles the leaves of cottonwoods gathered near the banks of Fossil Creek. In the distance, the faint, hazy contours of the Blue Hills emerge like a mirage during the heat of the afternoon, while the nearby Aimes Park offers a quiet respite of green space that grounds the surrounding openness. As the sun dips low, the light transforms the earth into shades of burnt umber and pale gold, revealing a terrain that feels as ancient and enduring as the limestone bedrock beneath the soil.

Generations of labor have defined the character of Russell, tying its fortunes to the deep-seated legacy of oil production and the cyclical harvest of wheat. The architecture of the town center, marked by the sturdy gravity of the limestone courthouse, serves as a silent witness to a history shaped by the resilience of those who weathered the Dust Bowl years. Residents often find their way to the waters of Wilson Lake for recreation, a destination that provides a necessary contrast to the dry, persistent heat of the plains. Life in Russell moves with a quiet, deliberate pace, reflecting a culture that values the steady maintenance of community and a deep, pragmatic connection to the land that has sustained it for so long.

About This Russell Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Russell, Kansas. Coordinates: 38.887455, -98.851392. 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 Russell includes the ZIP code (67665), telephone area code (785), county seat of Russell County (Russell), and school district assignment (Russell County Unified School District 407).

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.