Washington Kansas Map

About Washington, Kansas

Washington is a locality in Washington County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,155. The population density is 476.3 people per km². Washington is located at 39.8181°N, 97.0509°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 66968.

Washington unfolds across a gently rolling landscape, where the vast, open skies of the Kansas prairie seem to press down with a benevolent weight. It lies 50.7 miles north-north-west of Manhattan, KS (from Manhattan, KS: bearing 330°T), and is situated 10.5 miles west-south-west of Hanover. Fields of ripening wheat, a golden ocean under the midday sun, stretch to horizons softened by distant trees, hinting at the occasional creek or coulee that breaks the monotony of the plains. The air here carries the clean, dry scent of sun-baked earth and growing things, a fragrance that mingles with the faint, sweet perfume of wild sunflowers in bloom along the roadside ditches. The very character of Washington is one of quiet resilience, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have made their lives on this fertile, windswept ground. The history of Washington is intimately tied to the agricultural bounty of the land, a story etched in the sturdy brick of its older buildings and the well-worn paths of its main thoroughfares. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich soil, established this community as a hub for surrounding farms, and that agricultural pulse still beats strong, supporting a local economy built on grain and livestock. While the days of the railroad being the sole lifeline may have passed, a modern pragmatism pervades Washington, evident in the independent businesses that line the streets and the quiet hum of everyday life. A notable feature is the courthouse square, a central gathering place that embodies the town’s enduring sense of community and shared history.

About This Washington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Washington, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.818059, -97.050861. 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 Washington and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Washington includes the ZIP code (66968), telephone area code (913), county seat of Washington County (Washington), and school district assignment (Washington Co. Schools Unified School District 108). 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 Washington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.