Salina Kansas Map

About Salina, Kansas

Salina is a locality in Saline County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of 46,307. The population density is 681.9 people per km². Salina is located at 38.8403°N, 97.6114°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 67401.

Salina unfolds across the broad, sun-kissed prairie, a place where the horizon seems to stretch into an eternity of soft, rolling terrain. It lies 56.5 miles north-north-east of Hutchinson, KS (from Hutchinson, KS: bearing 18°T), and is situated 18.7 miles north of Lindsborg. The land here is a canvas of muted greens and golds, broken by the occasional silver ribbon of a creek or the darker, richer hues of cultivated fields. Buildings, often of a practical, unadorned design, stand their ground against the immense sky, their rooftops catching the light in a way that suggests resilience. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the dust of the fields and the faint, sweet perfume of ripening crops. Even the wind seems to have a particular character, a constant, low murmur that speaks of the vastness surrounding Salina. The story of Salina is etched into the very soil, a narrative of westward expansion and the enduring spirit of those who sought to build a life on these plains. Founded in the mid-19th century, it quickly became a vital hub, a crossroads where the bounty of the land met the ambition of commerce. The local economy, long tethered to agriculture – wheat fields stretching like golden seas, cattle grazing on vast pastures – has broadened to embrace manufacturing and a growing service sector, demonstrating a quiet adaptability. Landmarks like the Smoky Hill Museum offer glimpses into this past, while the presence of Kansas Wesleyan University injects a youthful energy into the mature character of Salina. It is a place where the past is not forgotten, but rather lives alongside the present, a constant hum beneath the surface of everyday life.

About This Salina Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Salina, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.84028, -97.611424. 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 Salina and Saline County.

Detailed location data for Salina includes the ZIP code (67401), telephone area code (785), county seat of Saline County (Salina), and school district assignment (Salina Unified School District 305). 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 Salina is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.