Westwood Hills Kansas Map
Westwood Hills, Kansas — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Westwood Hills, Johnson County.
Interactive Map of Westwood Hills, Kansas
| City | Westwood Hills |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| County | Johnson |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 39.038894 |
| Longitude | -94.609957 |
| Population | 469 |
| Density | 1595.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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.
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About This Westwood Hills Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Westwood Hills, Kansas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Westwood Hills is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Westwood Hills is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 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. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
