Silver Lake Kansas Map

About Silver Lake, Kansas

Silver Lake is a locality in Shawnee County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,553. The population density is 1062.8 people per km². Silver Lake is located at 39.1042°N, 95.8586°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 66539.

Silver Lake is a place where the Kansas sky feels impossibly wide, stretching over a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain that hints at the vast prairie beyond. It lies 10.4 miles west-north-west of Topeka, KS (from Topeka, KS: bearing 292°T), and is situated 5.5 miles east-south-east of Rossville. The water, a serene expanse reflecting the ever-changing heavens, lies at the heart of this locality, its shores fringed by a mosaic of native grasses and occasional stands of hardy trees. The air here carries the scent of damp earth after a rain and the dry, sweet aroma of sun-baked fields, a fragrance that settles into the very fabric of daily life. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, casts long, golden shadows that seem to deepen the contours of the land, imbuing the scene with a quiet, almost palpable beauty. The story of Silver Lake is intertwined with the agricultural spirit of this region, its economy long rooted in the cultivation of the fertile soil. Generations have worked this land, their efforts evident in the neatly ordered fields that surround the settlement, a testament to resilience and a deep connection to the earth. While the exact origins are a quiet chapter of local lore, the enduring character of Silver Lake speaks of a community that values hard work and neighborly ties. The lake itself has become a focal point for recreation, drawing families and individuals seeking respite by its placid waters, a peaceful counterpoint to the industrious hum of the surrounding farms.

About This Silver Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Silver Lake, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.104166, -95.858598. 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 Silver Lake and Shawnee County.

Detailed location data for Silver Lake includes the ZIP code (66539), telephone area code (913), county seat of Shawnee County (Topeka), and school district assignment (Silver Lake Unified School District 372). 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 Silver Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.