Wabaunsee Kansas Map

About Wabaunsee, Kansas

Wabaunsee is a locality in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 76. The population density is 21.7 people per km². Wabaunsee is located at 39.1461°N, 96.3461°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 66547.

Wabaunsee unfolds across a landscape of rolling prairie, where the sky seems to stretch infinitely above and the Flint Hills begin their gentle, verdant ascent. It lies 12.4 miles east-south-east of Manhattan, KS (from Manhattan, KS: bearing 102°T), and is situated 4.4 miles south-south-west of Wamego. The very air here carries the clean scent of sun-baked grass and, after a rain, the deep, earthy perfume of soil that has known generations of cultivation. The land itself is a study in subtle contours, a soft, undulating sea of green and gold under the vast Kansas heavens, punctuated by the occasional cluster of sturdy oaks and elms lining the draws and creek beds. In the late afternoon, as the sun begins its descent, the western horizon ignites in hues of apricot and rose, casting long, dancing shadows that breathe a quiet life into the open spaces. The history of Wabaunsee is deeply intertwined with the pioneers who first sought sustenance and shelter on these fertile plains, their resilience a silent echo in the enduring spirit of the place. Originally established by settlers with strong abolitionist leanings, the area carries a legacy of conviction that has shaped its character, a quiet determination that still resonates. The local economy, like so many on the prairie, draws its strength from the land, with agriculture—grain and cattle ranching—forming the bedrock of its livelihood, a steady, dependable pulse. The iconic Beecher Bible and Rifle Church, a landmark of historical significance, stands as a tangible reminder of the region's founding principles, a silent sentinel overlooking the surrounding countryside.

About This Wabaunsee Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wabaunsee, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.146109, -96.346109. 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 Wabaunsee and Wabaunsee County.

Detailed location data for Wabaunsee includes the ZIP code (66547), telephone area code (913), county seat of Wabaunsee County (Alma), and school district assignment (Wamego Unified School District 320). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Wabaunsee is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.