Westwood Hills Kansas Map

About Westwood Hills, Kansas

Westwood Hills is a locality in Johnson County, Kansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 469. The population density is 1595.2 people per km². Westwood Hills is located at 39.0389°N, 94.6100°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 66205.

Westwood Hills unfolds across a gentle, rolling terrain, a verdant expanse where the prairie's broad strokes meet the subtle contours of the land. It lies 4.5 miles south-south-west of Kansas City, MO (from Kansas City, MO: bearing 202°T), and is situated 5.1 miles north-east of Overland Park. Mature oak and hickory trees, their branches reaching like ancient arms, cast dappled shadows across manicured lawns and winding streets, their leaves rustling with a sound like whispered secrets. In the late afternoon, as the sun begins its descent, a golden light, thick and palpable, washes over the neighborhood, illuminating the brick facades of homes and lending a quiet dignity to the suburban tableau. The air here carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of freshly cut grass and the distant perfume of blooming honeysuckle, a testament to the fertile soil that cradles this place. The history of Westwood Hills is interwoven with the westward expansion of the American heartland, a narrative of settlement and growth that began long before its formal incorporation. Its development as a residential enclave reflects the post-war boom and the desire for spacious living, drawing families who found in its quiet streets and mature trees a sanctuary from the clamor of busier cities. The local economy, while not defined by a single dominant industry, benefits from its proximity to larger metropolitan centers, offering residents access to diverse employment opportunities while fostering a strong sense of local pride and a commitment to maintaining the area's characteristic charm. This commitment is evident in the well-preserved architecture and the vibrant local parks, where families gather and the pulse of everyday life beats with a steady, reassuring rhythm.

About This Westwood Hills Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Westwood Hills, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.038894, -94.609957. 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 Westwood Hills and Johnson County.

Detailed location data for Westwood Hills includes the ZIP code (66205), telephone area code (913), county seat of Johnson County (Olathe), and school district assignment (Shawnee Mission Public Schools Unified School District). 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 Westwood Hills is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.