Kansas Oklahoma Map

About Kansas, Oklahoma

Kansas is a locality in Delaware County, Oklahoma, United States. It is a small community with a population of 748. The population density is 155.6 people per km². Kansas is located at 36.2051°N, 94.7977°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 74347.

Kansas, a name that conjures images of windswept plains, settles into the rolling hills of Delaware County with a quiet resilience. It lies 34.8 miles west-south-west of Bentonville, AR (from Bentonville, AR: bearing 251°T), and is situated 7.1 miles south-west of Colcord. Here, the land itself seems to breathe, a mosaic of emerald pastures and darker, richer soil where the Ozark foothills begin their gentle ascent. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of dew-kissed grass and distant pine. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-placid skies, casts long, painterly shadows across the undulating terrain, illuminating the subtle shifts in color from the pale green of summer to the russets and golds of autumn. The character of Kansas is not one of dramatic pronouncements, but of a steady, enduring presence, a place where the horizon feels both vast and intimately familiar. The history of Kansas is a story told not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its people and the land they have worked. This particular Kansas, far from the wheat fields of its western namesake, was shaped by the rich cultural heritage of the Cherokee Nation, who were forcibly relocated to this region in the 19th century. Their legacy is woven into the very fabric of the place, a subtle but undeniable influence that whispers through the rustling leaves of the oak and hickory trees. The local economy, once tied more closely to agriculture and timber, now finds a steadier footing in small businesses and the quiet hum of rural life, with many residents commuting to nearby larger towns. The nearby Grand Lake O' the Cherokees, a significant reservoir, also draws visitors and provides a vital recreational resource, its shimmering waters a stark contrast to the deep green of the surrounding forests. There are no towering skyscrapers or bustling boulevards here; the rhythm of life in Kansas is dictated by the changing seasons and the quiet dedication of its inhabitants.

About This Kansas Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kansas, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.205085, -94.797728. 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 Kansas and Delaware County.

Detailed location data for Kansas includes the ZIP code (74347), telephone area code (918), county seat of Delaware County (Jay), and school district assignment (Kansas Public Schools). 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 Kansas is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.