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Ulysses Kansas Map

Explore Ulysses, 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 Ulysses, Kansas

How to Use This Ulysses, Kansas Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Ulysses, 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 Ulysses.

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	Ulysses
State	Kansas (KS)
County	Grant County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	37.58141
Longitude	-101.35517
Population	5,788
Density	692.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	67880
Area Code	785
County Seat	Ulysses
School District	Ulysses Unified School District 214

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About Ulysses, Kansas

Ulysses is a locality in Grant County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,788. The population density is 692.3 people per km². Ulysses is located at 37.5814°N, 101.3552°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Ulysses is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 67880.

Ulysses anchors the vast, high-plains landscape of southwestern Kansas with a quiet, persistent strength. It lies 37.7 miles southwest of Garden City, KS (from Garden City, KS: bearing 224°T), and is situated 28.1 miles north of Hugoton. The horizon here stretches in every direction, a flat expanse where the sky claims more territory than the earth itself. The North Fork Cimarron River meanders just a mile away, its presence marked by the occasional shift in soil texture and the subtle persistence of wilder vegetation. A few miles further, Lakin Draw carves a shallow, ancient depression into the terrain, suggesting the slow work of water over geologic time. During the long, golden afternoons, the light catches the dust in the air, casting a soft, amber glow over the endless wheat fields that define the regional character.

Ulysses emerged from the rugged optimism of the frontier, finding its footing as the seat of Grant County during the late nineteenth century. The local economy remains deeply tied to the rhythms of the earth, supported by robust agricultural production and the subterranean wealth of the Hugoton Gas Field. Oil and gas extraction provide a steady pulse to the industrial sector, balancing the seasonal demands of grain harvests and livestock management. The legacy of the Dust Bowl era left a profound mark on the collective memory, fostering a resilient pragmatism that continues to shape how residents manage their resources today. This endurance has allowed Ulysses to evolve from a small settlement into a functional hub that balances modern energy interests with traditional agrarian roots.

The spirit of Ulysses manifests in the everyday gathering of neighbors at Memorial Park, a space that serves as the quiet center of the public social life. Local events are often defined by the changing seasons, marked by community sports and high school traditions that draw the entire population together. The architecture of the region reflects a no-nonsense aesthetic, grounded in the sturdy materials of the plains, where the wind serves as a constant, restless companion. While the town remains modest in scale, it has been home to individuals of note, including the writer and journalist Bill Kurtis, whose career in broadcasting brought the stories of the world to millions. Life here moves with a deliberate pace, respecting the vast, open silence that exists just beyond the edges of the streets.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 324° NW
Russ Binney Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 237° SW
Cimarron National Grassland (National Grassland) — 24.0 mi, 201° S · 109k acres
Kearny County Rodeo Grounds (Attraction) — 25.1 mi, 009° N
Finney Game Refuge (State Conservation Area) — 32.5 mi, 047° NE
Herbert and Bonnie Clutter family memorial (Monument) — 34.5 mi, 035° NE
Hamilton County Museum (Museum) — 35.1 mi, 322° NW
Lee Richardson Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 37.2 mi, 045° NE
Finney County Historical Museum (Museum) — 37.2 mi, 045° NE
C.J. "Buffalo" Jones Statue (Public Artwork) — 37.5 mi, 044° NE
Hamilton State Fishing Lake And Wildlife Area (State Recreation Area) — 39.6 mi, 321° NW
Arkalon Park (State Recreation Area) — 41.6 mi, 130° SE
Cimarron Grassland and Santa Fe Trail overlook (Viewpoint) — 43.1 mi, 224° SW
CRIP Depot (Attraction) — 44.4 mi, 147° SE
Stauth Memorial Museum (Museum) — 50.0 mi, 088° E
Two Buttes Reservoir State Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 51.8 mi, 273° W
ATSF Holley Depot (Attraction) — 53.0 mi, 308° NW
Eight Mile Corner (Monument) — 55.5 mi, 223° SW
Meade State Park (State Park) — 57.3 mi, 119° SE
Comanche National Grassland (National Grassland) — 58.6 mi, 244° SW · 444k acres
Optima Lake (Recreation Area) — 61.5 mi, 170° S
Amache Museum (Museum) — 61.8 mi, 303° NW
Lesser-Prairie Chicken Habitat Zoological Area (National Conservation Area) — 63.7 mi, 237° SW · 9,303 acres
Santa Fe Trail Remains Lookout (Attraction) — 64.9 mi, 077° E
Horace Greeley Museum (Museum) — 65.1 mi, 341° N
Old Hardesty 1886-1906 (Monument) — 67.2 mi, 172° S
Balko School (ruins) (Historic Ruins) — 73.7 mi, 155° SE
B&B Dodge City Village 8 (Cinema) — 74.4 mi, 079° E
Lamar Movie Theater (Cinema) — 77.3 mi, 297° NW
Scott State Park (State Park) — 77.9 mi, 017° N

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