Selden Kansas Map

About Selden, Kansas

Selden is a locality in Sheridan County, Kansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 288. The population density is 140.4 people per km². Selden is located at 39.5408°N, 100.5676°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 67757.

Selden rests on the Kansas prairie, a quiet settlement where the sky seems to stretch on forever. It lies 109.7 miles north of Garden City, KS (from Garden City, KS: bearing 9°T), and is situated 19.3 miles south of Oberlin. The land around Selden is a study in subtle contours, vast expanses of cultivated fields meeting the horizon in a soft, unbroken line. Here, the wind is a constant companion, whispering through the tall grasses that fringe the cultivated plots and carrying the scent of sun-baked earth and ripening grain. The character of the place is one of quiet resilience, a steadfastness born of the elements and the enduring spirit of its people. Evenings here are painted with a breathtaking palette of oranges and purples, the setting sun casting long shadows that stretch and shift across the gently rolling terrain. The history of Selden is deeply entwined with the agricultural endeavors that have shaped this part of Kansas. Wheat fields, a golden sea under the summer sun, are the lifeblood of the local economy, their bounty sent out to feed distant mouths. The rhythm of planting and harvest dictates the pulse of daily life in Selden, a cycle as old as the land itself. While no grand monuments mark its past, the very air seems to carry the echoes of pioneers who first broke this soil, their determination etched into the landscape. The simplicity of life in Selden is its own distinction, a peaceful existence where community ties run deep, and the shared experience of the prairie binds its residents together.

About This Selden Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Selden, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.540837, -100.567644. 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 Selden and Sheridan County.

Detailed location data for Selden includes the ZIP code (67757), telephone area code (785), county seat of Sheridan County (Hoxie), and school district assignment (Golden Plains Unified School District 316). 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 Selden is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.