Wathena Kansas Map
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Interactive Map of Wathena, Kansas
| City | Wathena |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| County | Doniphan County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 39.761058 |
| Longitude | -94.927518 |
| Population | 1,246 |
| Density | 205.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 66090 |
| Area Code | 913 |
| County Seat | Troy |
| School District | Riverside Unified School District 114 |
About Wathena, Kansas
Wathena is a locality in Doniphan County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,246. The population density is 205.4 people per km². Wathena is located at 39.7611°N, 94.9275°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Wathena is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 66090.Wathena emerges from the undulating landscape of northeastern Kansas as a quiet expanse of fertile soil and persistent prairie wind. It lies 16.3 miles northeast of Atchison, KS (from Atchison, KS: bearing 34°T), and is situated 5.5 miles west of Saint Joseph. Peters Creek carves a deliberate path past the settlement, its banks lined with the silver-leafed cottonwoods that sway in rhythmic conversation with the shifting light of the plains. Beyond the immediate reach of the creek, the earth rises toward the distant, hazy silhouette of King Hill, which anchors the western horizon under skies that often stretch into an infinite, pale blue. Residents frequent Unknown Park to observe the seasonal changes in the tallgrass, while the nearby waters of Browning Lake provide a reflective stillness against the backdrop of the open, uncrowded countryside.
Wathena maintains a character forged by the steady, labor-intensive cycles of agricultural production that have defined the region for generations. The local economy remains deeply rooted in the cultivation of the surrounding fields, where the quality of the soil continues to dictate the patterns of the working day. History is felt in the modest, sturdy architecture of the streets, reflecting a legacy of settlement that prioritized utility and resilience in the face of the vast, demanding climate. Life in Wathena moves at the pace of the harvest, characterized by a deliberate, patient focus that values the continuity of the land over the frantic urgency of the wider world.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 269° W
- Wathena City Swimming Pool (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 293° NW
- Dupree (Arthur) Memorial Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 074° E
- Kneib (W. V. And A. C.) Memorial Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.9 mi, 185° S
- Remington Nature Center (Local Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 064° NE
- Saint Joseph (French Bottom Access) (State Recreation Area) — 3.1 mi, 064° NE
- Living History Museum (Local Conservation Area) — 3.1 mi, 068° E
- Fort Smtih (Historic Castle / Fort) — 3.5 mi, 077° E
- Riverfront Park (Local Park) — 3.5 mi, 084° E
- President Lincoln Mural (Public Artwork) — 4.0 mi, 085° E
- CB&Q Locomotive 5614 (Attraction) — 4.2 mi, 094° E
- St. Joseph Missouri (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 094° E
- Bluff Woods Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 4.7 mi, 149° SE
- Jentell Brees Access (State Recreation Area) — 5.1 mi, 198° S
- Black Archives Museum (Museum) — 6.4 mi, 081° E
- Glore Psychiatric Museum (Museum) — 6.4 mi, 081° E
- Kansas Historical Marker - Troy (Attraction) — 7.0 mi, 288° W
- Walter Cronkite Memorial (Monument) — 7.7 mi, 092° E
- Nelson Rogers Residence (Attraction) — 8.7 mi, 282° W
- The Lookout (Viewpoint) — 16.1 mi, 217° SW
- Muchnic Gallery (Gallery) — 16.7 mi, 217° SW
- Evah C. Cray Historical Home Museum (Museum) — 16.7 mi, 218° SW
- Farm Service Agency Interest Of Mo (National Wildlife Refuge) — 19.2 mi, 018° N · 3,906 acres
- International Forest of Friendship (Monument) — 19.7 mi, 217° SW
- Bella Company (Gallery) — 24.1 mi, 177° S
- Northland Artists' Gallery (Gallery) — 24.2 mi, 177° S
- The National Silk Art Museum (Museum) — 24.2 mi, 177° S
- Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 25.8 mi, 323° NW · 15k acres
- Lewis and Clark Center (Museum) — 28.8 mi, 179° S
- HCC Art at the Barn (Arts Centre) — 29.6 mi, 281° W
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About This Wathena Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wathena, Kansas. Coordinates: 39.761058, -94.927518. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Wathena includes the ZIP code (66090), telephone area code (913), county seat of Doniphan County (Troy), and school district assignment (Riverside Unified School District 114).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 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. |
