Simpson Kansas Map

About Simpson, Kansas

Simpson is a locality in Mitchell County, Kansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 154. The population density is 49.8 people per km². Simpson is located at 39.3853°N, 97.9314°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 67478.

Simpson, Kansas, unfolds under a sky that seems to stretch for miles, an endless canvas painted with the subtle hues of the prairie. It lies 41.4 miles north-north-west of Salina, KS (from Salina, KS: bearing 336°T), and is situated 19.2 miles south-west of Concordia. Rolling fields of wheat and corn form a textured quilt, their greens and golds rippling in the wind like a slow, breathing sea. The land itself is a study in gentle contours, rising and falling with a quiet dignity that speaks of ancient geological forces. A solitary grain elevator, a sentinel against the horizon, stands as a testament to the agricultural heart of this place, its weathered metal catching the afternoon sun with a faint, metallic gleam. The air here carries the clean, dry scent of sun-baked earth and ripening grain, a fragrance that settles deep in the lungs. The story of Simpson is intrinsically tied to the rich, dark soil that has sustained generations. Originally settled by pioneers drawn to the fertile plains, the town's economy has always been anchored in agriculture, with wheat farming being a particularly enduring legacy. The rhythm of the seasons dictates life in Simpson, from the hopeful planting in spring to the bountiful harvest in late summer. While the railroad once played a more prominent role in connecting Simpson to the wider world, its presence is still felt in the quiet tracks that traverse the landscape. Today, the character of Simpson is one of quiet perseverance and community, where neighbors know each other by name and the shared experience of the prairie shapes a distinct, unhurried way of life.

About This Simpson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Simpson, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.385281, -97.931432. 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 Simpson and Mitchell County.

Detailed location data for Simpson includes the ZIP code (67478), telephone area code (785), county seat of Mitchell County (Beloit), and school district assignment (Beloit Unified School District 273). 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 Simpson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.