Tecumseh Kansas Map
Tecumseh, 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 Tecumseh, Shawnee County.
Interactive Map of Tecumseh, Kansas
| City | Tecumseh |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| County | Shawnee |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 39.048056 |
| Longitude | -95.579145 |
| Population | 457 |
| Density | 36.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Tecumseh, Kansas
Tecumseh is a locality in Shawnee County, Kansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 457. The population density is 36.7 people per km². Tecumseh is located at 39.0481°N, 95.5791°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 66607.
Tecumseh rests on the rolling plains of Shawnee County, where the vast Kansas sky stretches endlessly above. It lies 5.3 miles east of Topeka, KS (from Topeka, KS: bearing 90°T), and is situated 9.9 miles west of Lecompton. The land here is a tapestry of fertile soil, gently sloping towards the meandering Kaw River, its banks fringed with cottonwoods and willows that whisper secrets on the breeze. Fields of golden wheat and verdant corn stretch to the horizon, their neat rows a testament to the agricultural heart of this place, while the air often carries the sweet, earthy scent of freshly turned soil and ripening grain. The character of Tecumseh is one of quiet resilience, a steadfast presence under the wide-open sky, where the sun sets in a blaze of fiery oranges and soft purples, painting the landscape with a fleeting, ethereal beauty. The history of Tecumseh is deeply intertwined with the westward expansion of the United States, its roots stretching back to the mid-19th century when settlers, drawn by the rich prairie land and the promise of opportunity, began to establish a community. The local economy has long been anchored in agriculture, with farming and ranching forming the backbone of its prosperity, though modern influences have brought a diversification of businesses that serve the surrounding populace. A notable feature of Tecumseh is its proximity to the Kansas River, a vital artery that once served as a pathway for trade and travel, and today offers opportunities for recreation and a connection to the natural world. The pace of life in Tecumseh maintains a comfortable, unhurried rhythm, a characteristic shared by many communities of the Great Plains, where neighborly bonds are strong and the sense of place is deeply felt.
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About This Tecumseh Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Tecumseh, 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 Tecumseh and Shawnee County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Tecumseh 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 Tecumseh 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. |
