Severance Kansas Map

About Severance, Kansas

Severance is a locality in Doniphan County, Kansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 37. The population density is 40.0 people per km². Severance is located at 39.7672°N, 95.2500°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 66087.

Severance unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling prairie, where the broad, fertile plains stretch to horizons that seem to hold the very breath of the sky. It lies 21.4 miles west of St. Joseph, MO (from St. Joseph, MO: bearing 270°T), and is situated 6.5 miles south of Highland. The land here is a study in subtle gradients, rising and falling in soft swells that cradle fields of corn and soybeans, their green stalks shimmering in the summer sun. Occasional stands of oak and maple break the uniformity, their leaves rustling with a sound like whispered secrets on the breeze. The air, especially in the hushed hours of dawn, carries a clean, earthy scent, a testament to the rich soil that has sustained life here for generations. The character of Severance is one of quiet resilience, a place where the vastness of the open country imbues its inhabitants with a steady, unhurried spirit. The history of Severance is tied to the westward expansion and the fertile ground that promised sustenance. It is a place built on the back of agriculture, where the rhythm of planting and harvest dictates the pulse of life. The local economy remains deeply rooted in farming, with grain elevators standing as silent sentinels against the sky, their silos testament to the bounty of the land. While not a bustling metropolis, Severance possesses a distinct character forged by the industriousness of its people and the enduring legacy of those who first tilled these plains. The nearby Missouri River, though not directly bordering Severance, has historically played a vital role in the region's development, shaping transportation and trade routes that continue to influence the area's quiet prosperity.

About This Severance Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Severance, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.767221, -95.249975. 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 Severance and Doniphan County.

Detailed location data for Severance includes the ZIP code (66087), telephone area code (913), county seat of Doniphan County (Troy), and school district assignment (Doniphan West Unified School District 111). 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 Severance is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.