Tonganoxie Kansas Map
Tonganoxie, 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 Tonganoxie, Leavenworth County.
Interactive Map of Tonganoxie, Kansas
| City | Tonganoxie |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| County | Leavenworth |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 39.109724 |
| Longitude | -95.087746 |
| Population | 5,891 |
| Density | 541.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Tonganoxie, Kansas
Tonganoxie is a locality in Leavenworth County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,891. The population density is 541.0 people per km². Tonganoxie is located at 39.1097°N, 95.0877°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 66086.
Tonganoxie lies in a landscape where the land itself seems to exhale, a gentle swell of prairie folding into the cultivated fields that stretch towards the horizon. It lies 12.4 miles north-east of Lawrence, KS (from Lawrence, KS: bearing 40°T), and is situated 8.3 miles west-south-west of Basehor. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the faint, dry scent of sun-baked earth and ripening corn, a fragrance that clings to everything. Oak trees, their branches sturdy and weathered, stand like patient sentinels along the creek beds and fence lines, their leaves rustling with a sound like whispered secrets. The sky above Tonganoxie is an expansive canvas, often painted with clouds that drift lazily, their shadows tracing fleeting patterns across the rolling terrain. The quietude is palpable, broken only by the distant hum of a tractor or the cheerful chirping of unseen birds. The roots of Tonganoxie run deep into the rich soil, a testament to the pioneering spirit that first settled this corner of the state. Originally established as a stop along the Leavenworth, Lawrence and Galveston Railroad, the town's economy historically revolved around agriculture, a tradition that continues to shape its character, with grain elevators standing as silent monuments to harvests past and present. Local businesses, many with a friendly, familiar face behind the counter, form the heart of daily life, fostering a sense of connection and shared history. Tonganoxie retains a distinctively Kansan charm, a place where the pace of life allows for thoughtful conversation and the simple beauty of a sunset over the open fields is a daily spectacle.
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About This Tonganoxie Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Tonganoxie, 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 Tonganoxie and Leavenworth County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Tonganoxie 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 Tonganoxie 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. |
