Sylvia Kansas Map
Sylvia, Kansas — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Sylvia, Reno County.
Interactive Map of Sylvia, Kansas
| City | Sylvia |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| County | Reno |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 37.957792 |
| Longitude | -98.408128 |
| Population | 195 |
| Density | 73.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Sylvia, Kansas
Sylvia is a locality in Reno County, Kansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 195. The population density is 73.1 people per km². Sylvia is located at 37.9578°N, 98.4081°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 67581.
Sylvia unfurls across the Kansas prairie, a landscape defined by horizons that stretch and curve with an almost audible sigh. It lies 27.0 miles west-south-west of Hutchinson, KS (from Hutchinson, KS: bearing 255°T), and is situated 19.4 miles east of St. John. The land here is a study in subtle gradients, a tapestry of tawny grasses and fields that shift from the deep green of summer wheat to the muted golds and browns of harvest. The sky, an immense dome of ever-changing blues and grays, presides over it all, its light a constant, formative presence, painting the dust motes dancing in the air with an ethereal glow and casting long, precise shadows as the sun arcs its slow passage. The character of Sylvia is one of quiet resilience, a place where the wind carries not just the scent of cultivated earth but also the echoes of generations who have learned to listen to its whispers. The history of Sylvia is deeply rooted in the agricultural bounty of Reno County, a story told in the sturdy grain elevators that punctuate the skyline and the rich, dark soil that has sustained life for over a century. This is a place where the economy has long been tethered to the earth, with wheat, corn, and sorghum forming the backbone of its livelihood. The ingenuity of its early settlers, who tamed this vast prairie, is still palpable in the enduring spirit of its residents. While no grand monuments mark its past, the unassuming charm of Sylvia lies in its unpretentious dedication to the land and the quiet dignity of a community that continues to draw strength from the soil beneath its feet.
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About This Sylvia Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Sylvia, Kansas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Sylvia and Reno County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Sylvia is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Sylvia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
