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Topeka Kansas Map

Explore Topeka, Kansas, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Topeka, Kansas

How to Use This Topeka, Kansas Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Topeka, Kansas. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Kansas or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Topeka.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Topeka
State	Kansas (KS)
County	Shawnee County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	39.03468
Longitude	-95.694825
Population	126,587
Density	795.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	66612, 66621, 66601, 66603, 66604
Area Code	913
County Seat	Topeka
School District	Topeka Public Schools Unified School District 501

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About Topeka, Kansas

Topeka is a locality in Shawnee County, Kansas, United States. With a population of 126,587, Topeka is a major urban centre in Kansas. The population density is 795.4 people per km². Topeka is located at 39.0347°N, 95.6948°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Topeka is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 66612, 66621, 66601.

Topeka stretches across a vast expanse of the central plains, where the horizon pulls the sky taut against the earth in a display of endless, open prairie. It lies 24.4 miles west-northwest of Lawrence, KS (from Lawrence, KS: bearing 283°T), and is situated 32.0 miles west-northwest of Eudora. The land here is defined by a quiet, persistent grace, characterized by the gentle rise of Burnett Mound which breaks the flat uniformity of the landscape. Nearby, the Shunganunga Creek carves a narrow, winding path through the soil, its banks lined with the sturdy, silver-leafed cottonwoods that sway rhythmically in the persistent Kansas breeze. Residents often gather for moments of respite at Clyde O. Bracken Park, a space that serves as a terrestrial anchor for the neighborhood, while those seeking the stillness of deeper waters find their way to the edges of Perry Lake.

Topeka emerged from the restless energy of the mid-nineteenth century, founded by men who envisioned a center of commerce and political significance upon the tallgrass prairie. Its early years were marked by a fierce commitment to the principles of freedom, as the territory became a crucible for the national struggle over the expansion of slavery. This foundational intensity solidified the status of Topeka as a seat of government, drawing architects to build the grand limestone courthouse that still commands the center of civic life. The passage of time has weathered these structures into a somber, grey dignity, reflecting the resilience of a populace that has endured both the unforgiving heat of summer and the stark, biting cold of winters that scour the plains.

Economic activity in Topeka pulses through a diverse array of industries, ranging from the long-standing stability of government administration to a modern focus on healthcare, distribution, and manufacturing. The infrastructure is woven into the grid of the plains, with rail lines and highways cutting through the territory to ensure the movement of goods across the heartland. Education remains a cornerstone of development, with Washburn University providing a scholarly anchor that fosters intellectual growth and professional training for the region. The rhythm of daily work is steady and unadorned, reflecting a pragmatic spirit that prioritizes the reliable function of the local economy over the fleeting trends of more volatile markets.

Cultural life in Topeka finds its expression in the collective devotion to local athletics and the quiet preservation of historical memory. The community gathers annually for festivals that celebrate the harvest and the heritage of the plains, filling the streets with a communal energy that defies the vastness of the surrounding space. Beyond the organized events, the legacy of figures like Charles Curtis, the only person of Native American descent to serve as Vice President of the United States, adds a layer of historical depth to the local identity. Landmark sites provide a tangible link to the past, while the residents continue to shape the character of Topeka through a shared, understated pride in the endurance of their prairie home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

City of Gardens (Public Artwork) — 0.4 mi, 196° S
Shunga Glen Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 167° S
Harrington Photography Topeka Kansas (Arts Centre) — 0.9 mi, 028° NE
Big Shunga Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 218° SW
Alice C Sabatini Gallery (Arts Centre) — 1.1 mi, 356° N
Rueger Park (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 156° SE
Jefferson Square Park (Local Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 115° SE
Kansas Veterans' Memorial (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 046° NE
Warren Park (State Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 224° SW
The Jayhawk State Theatre of Kansas (Theatre) — 1.5 mi, 045° NE
Topeka Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 1.6 mi, 051° NE
Discovery Center of Kansas (Museum) — 2.4 mi, 300° NW
Kaw River State Park (State Park) — 3.7 mi, 303° NW
Trail (Historic Ruins) — 4.5 mi, 288° W
Kansas State Historical Society - Center for Historical Research (Museum) — 4.6 mi, 289° W
The Lessman Farm & Truckhenge (Viewpoint) — 5.8 mi, 060° NE
West Lawn Memorial Gardens (Attraction) — 6.5 mi, 281° W
Perry State Park (State Park) — 12.6 mi, 053° NE
World War I Memorial (Monument) — 22.4 mi, 299° NW
St. Marys Vietnam Memorial (Monument) — 23.0 mi, 299° NW
Locomotive #1073 (Attraction) — 24.9 mi, 100° E
Liberty Hall (Cinema) — 25.0 mi, 100° E
Prairie Hills Art Gallery (Gallery) — 25.1 mi, 100° E
ATSF Osage City Depot Museum (Attraction) — 28.5 mi, 194° S
Jackson County Museum (Museum) — 29.7 mi, 356° N
Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 49.6 mi, 192° S · 37k acres

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