Winchester Kansas Map

About Winchester, Kansas

Winchester is a locality in Jefferson County, Kansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 417. The population density is 423.1 people per km². Winchester is located at 39.3222°N, 95.2669°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 66097.

Winchester rests in a broad, fertile valley where the Kansas prairie begins to soften and roll. It lies 18.4 miles west of Leavenworth, KS (from Leavenworth, KS: bearing 272°T), and is situated 7.8 miles north-north-east of Oskaloosa. The land here, a rich, dark loam, cradles small farms and pastures where cattle graze under an enormous sky. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the faint, sweet scent of drying grasses and the distant promise of rain. The gently sloping terrain opens up to views that stretch for miles, punctuated by the occasional cluster of mature oak and walnut trees that stand like sentinels against the horizon. Even the wind seems to whisper secrets as it sweeps across the open fields, a constant companion to the quiet persistence of this place. The history of Winchester is tied to the westward expansion and the enduring spirit of agriculture that has long defined this region. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land and the availability of water, established a community that has always valued hard work and neighborly connection. The local economy remains rooted in farming, with grain elevators standing as silent monuments to the bounty of the surrounding fields. While larger towns may boast bustling commercial districts, Winchester offers a more measured pace, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates daily life. The distinctive character of Winchester is not found in grand monuments, but in the quiet dignity of its people and the enduring strength of the land they cultivate.

About This Winchester Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Winchester, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.322221, -95.266916. 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 Winchester and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Winchester includes the ZIP code (66097), telephone area code (913), county seat of Jefferson County (Oskaloosa), and school district assignment (Jefferson County North Unified School District 339). 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 Winchester is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.