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Winfield Kansas Map

Explore Winfield, Kansas, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Winfield, Kansas

How to Use This Winfield, Kansas Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Winfield, Kansas. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Kansas or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Winfield.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Winfield
State	Kansas (KS)
County	Cowley County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	37.242774
Longitude	-96.979674
Population	11,777
Density	408.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	67156
Area Code	785
County Seat	Winfield
School District	Winfield Unified School District 465

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About Winfield, Kansas

Winfield is a locality in Cowley County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of 11,777. The population density is 408.0 people per km². Winfield is located at 37.2428°N, 96.9797°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Winfield is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 67156.

Winfield occupies a space where the vast, wheat-horizon plains meet the persistent, rhythmic push of the Walnut River as it carves a path through the limestone bedrock. It lies 12.5 miles north of Arkansas City, KS (from Arkansas City, KS: bearing 11°T), and is situated 25.9 miles southeast of Derby. The landscape stretches toward the horizon with a quiet intensity, punctuated by the subtle rise of the Cup and Saucer Hills that shadow the western perimeter. Beyond the immediate reach of the town, the terrain opens into wide expanses of tallgrass that seem to hold the light long after the sun has begun its descent. Residents often find their way to the quiet banks of the Walnut River, where the water catches the amber glow of late afternoon, or they traverse the short distance to the stillness of Timber Creek Lake. Within the immediate boundaries, Unknown Park provides an open corridor of green that anchors the local topography.

Winfield emerged from the prairie sod as a center for trade and agriculture, solidifying its place in the region through the stability of the local county-seat limestone courthouse. The economy has historically leaned into the productivity of the surrounding soil and the industrious spirit of its milling and manufacturing sectors. As the seasons turn, the rhythm of the harvest defines the cadence of local life, drawing energy from the deep, dark earth that has sustained generations. The legacy of the land is visible in the sturdy, heavy-walled architecture that stands against the frequent, restless winds of the plains. Even as the industries have evolved, the town maintains a steady, deliberate pace that reflects its roots in the high-plains agricultural tradition.

Winfield carries a cultural character shaped by the intellectual presence of Southwestern College, an institution that has long served as a beacon for the surrounding prairie. The limestone walls of the campus buildings catch the morning sun in a way that makes the stone look almost transparent, casting a soft, pale radiance over the grounds. Notable figures such as the accomplished writer and poet William Stafford have walked these streets, their creative output reflecting the stark, honest clarity of the Kansas landscape. Local events often center on the communal celebration of the arts and the shared history of the people who have built their lives in this specific corner of the world. Visitors and residents alike find a sense of continuity in the quiet, enduring landmarks that define the identity of Winfield.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Baden Square (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 154° SE
Heritage Rock (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 038° NE
The Mound (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 016° N
Island Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 311° NW
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 256° W
Ex-atsf Depot (Attraction) — 1.0 mi, 276° W
Gateway to the Future (Public Artwork) — 1.0 mi, 291° W
Scouts Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 10.5 mi, 037° NE
Prairie Passage Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 11.6 mi, 191° S
West Bypass Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 11.8 mi, 192° S
Slate Creek Wetlands (State Conservation Area) — 12.4 mi, 252° W
Kaw Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 13.2 mi, 184° S
Cowley State Fishing Lake And Wildlife Area (State Recreation Area) — 13.8 mi, 136° SE
Cowley State Fishing Lake (State Recreation Area) — 13.8 mi, 135° SE
ATSF Mulvane Depot (Attraction) — 21.7 mi, 318° NW
Mulvane Historical Museum (Museum) — 21.7 mi, 318° NW
Trebuchet (Registered Battlefield) — 24.4 mi, 351° N
Kaw Lake (Recreation Area) — 24.9 mi, 176° S
Lauber Farm Silo (Historic Ruins) — 25.6 mi, 324° NW
Derby Historical Museum (Museum) — 26.0 mi, 323° NW
Hubbard Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 26.0 mi, 323° NW
Old Frisco Augusta Depot (Attraction) — 30.1 mi, 000° N
Clearwater Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 33.7 mi, 303° NW
Andover District Stadium (Stadium) — 33.9 mi, 345° N
Wichita Community Theatre (Theatre) — 35.2 mi, 331° NW
Kansas Firefighters Museum (Museum) — 35.4 mi, 327° NW
Wichita Toy Train Museum (Museum) — 35.9 mi, 328° NW
El Dorado State Park (State Park) — 41.5 mi, 011° N
Cheney Wildlife Area (National Conservation Area) — 55.3 mi, 309° NW · 16k acres
Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 72.2 mi, 242° SW · 42k acres

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