Explore Salina, 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 Salina, 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 Salina.
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 | Salina |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| County | Saline County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 38.814003 |
| Longitude | -97.614463 |
| Population | 46,889 |
| Density | 702.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 67401, 67402 |
| Area Code | 785 |
| County Seat | Salina |
| School District | Salina Unified School District 305 |
Salina emerges from the vast, golden expanse of the Kansas plains where the horizon stretches wide and unencumbered under a sky of immense clarity. It lies 32.6 miles north of McPherson, KS (from McPherson, KS: bearing 5°T), and is situated 18.7 miles north of Lindsborg. Dry Creek meanders quietly through the landscape just a mile away, its banks lined with the persistent green of native trees that break the monotony of the open fields. Beyond the immediate flatlands, the distant rise of the Smoky Hills defines the western boundary, providing a soft, violet silhouette during the long, quiet hours of dusk. Residents often find solace in the open air of Phillips Park, where the wind carries the dry, clean scent of the prairie grass. Salina maintains a deep connection to this earth, acknowledging the subtle shifts in light that transform the surrounding farmland from pale amber to a deep, bruised purple as the sun retreats.
Salina began as a modest settlement, growing steadily as a hub for travelers moving across the central plains to seek their fortune or build a life in the interior. The local economy draws its strength from the fertile soil that surrounds it, supporting a robust agricultural industry that remains the bedrock of regional productivity. Grain silos stand as vertical markers of this heritage, punctuating the skyline and reflecting the town's enduring reliance on the harvest. Over the years, manufacturing and distribution have integrated into the local rhythm, diversifying the work that keeps the engines of the plains running. Salina preserves the memory of its early days through a steady, industrious pace that values both tradition and the necessity of modern commerce.
Cultural life in Salina flourishes with a grounded, unassuming grace that favors authentic connection over fleeting trends. Visitors often gravitate toward the historic downtown district, where the architecture serves as a sturdy record of the people who shaped the region’s identity. The community gathers for seasonal festivals and local events that highlight the unique character of the plains, celebrating the resilience of those who call the region home. Notable figures like the esteemed author William Inge once walked these streets, finding in the quietude of the Midwest a profound subject for his exploration of human nature. Salina continues to foster a sense of belonging, where the rhythm of the day is dictated by the turning of the seasons and the collective work of its inhabitants.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Salina, Kansas. Coordinates: 38.814003, -97.614463. 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 Salina includes the ZIP code (67401, 67402), telephone area code (785), county seat of Saline County (Salina), and school district assignment (Salina Unified School District 305).
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. |