Kansas Counties Map (Historical Reference)

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Kansas County Map with Cities

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Historical reference data — not verified current. These county polygons come from a legacy Basemap dataset of unverified vintage. Administrative boundaries, county-equivalent definitions and counts may differ from current U.S. Census records. Do not use for official decisions.
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State
Kansas
State FIPS
20
Dataset features
105
Dataset status
Historical / unverified

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County and County-Equivalent Reference List

Alphabetical list as contained in the bundled historic dataset. This is not a verified current count.

County / equivalentFIPS (dataset)
Allen20001
Anderson20003
Atchison20005
Barber20007
Barton20009
Bourbon20011
Brown20013
Butler20015
Chase20017
Chautauqua20019
Cherokee20021
Cheyenne20023
Clark20025
Clay20027
Cloud20029
Coffey20031
Comanche20033
Cowley20035
Crawford20037
Decatur20039
Dickinson20041
Doniphan20043
Douglas20045
Edwards20047
Elk20049
Ellis20051
Ellsworth20053
Finney20055
Ford20057
Franklin20059
Geary20061
Gove20063
Graham20065
Grant20067
Gray20069
Greeley20071
Greenwood20073
Hamilton20075
Harper20077
Harvey20079
Haskell20081
Hodgeman20083
Jackson20085
Jefferson20087
Jewell20089
Johnson20091
Kearny20093
Kingman20095
Kiowa20097
Labette20099
Lane20101
Leavenworth20103
Lincoln20105
Linn20107
Logan20109
Lyon20111
Marion20115
Marshall20117
McPherson20113
Meade20119
Miami20121
Mitchell20123
Montgomery20125
Morris20127
Morton20129
Nemaha20131
Neosho20133
Ness20135
Norton20137
Osage20139
Osborne20141
Ottawa20143
Pawnee20145
Phillips20147
Pottawatomie20149
Pratt20151
Rawlins20153
Reno20155
Republic20157
Rice20159
Riley20161
Rooks20163
Rush20165
Russell20167
Saline20169
Scott20171
Sedgwick20173
Seward20175
Shawnee20177
Sheridan20179
Sherman20181
Smith20183
Stafford20185
Stanton20187
Stevens20189
Sumner20191
Thomas20193
Trego20195
Wabaunsee20197
Wallace20199
Washington20201
Wichita20203
Wilson20205
Woodson20207
Wyandotte20209

105 reference entries

Source limitations: Geometry from bundled Basemap UScounties shapefile (EPSG:4269), source vintage not verified. Do not quote its numeric totals as present-day administrative counts. Downloaded SVG files include no legal accuracy warranty.


Understanding the county-equivalent system in Kansas

Some city and county boundaries overlap, while unincorporated areas lie outside municipal limits. County maps must state the record year and jurisdiction definition. County-equivalent units are the level used in many Census datasets; state-level terminology and changes over time can affect counts and boundaries.

Examples of Kansas county GEOIDs

Legacy reference name Five-digit GEOID County part
Allen 20001 001
Anderson 20003 003
Atchison 20005 005
Barber 20007 007
Barton 20009 009
Bourbon 20011 011

The first two FIPS digits identify the state in this dataset (20); the following three digits identify a county or county-equivalent record. Preserve leading zeros when storing these IDs in spreadsheets, CSV or databases.

How to read and verify the county map

  1. Start with the state outline and use the on-page search to find a county or full FIPS code.
  2. Check whether the entry represents a county, parish, borough, census area or independent city.
  3. Use the source-year label when referencing boundaries or computing statistics.
  4. For modern population, area or county-seat statistics, join this table to a verified dated government source rather than guessing from the map.

County lists versus postal addresses

A ZIP code, county name and postal city serve different purposes. A mailing address can use a neighboring city’s name, and one ZIP can intersect several counties. Use a point-in-polygon lookup against a properly dated jurisdiction layer when an exact address-to-county answer matters.

Official data to cross-check

The U.S. Census Bureau publishes 2025 Gazetteer county tables with area and representative coordinate fields, and TIGER/Line boundaries. The Gazetteer files do not include population; a separately dated Census or ACS table is required for that value.

10 questions about Kansas

Questions based on search intent and competitor topics; not a verified Google People Also Ask feed.

How many counties or county equivalents are listed for Kansas?

The bundled reference currently contains 105 entries for Kansas. Because the underlying source vintage is not confirmed against the latest Census release, verify the authoritative current count before quoting it.

What is the county FIPS code for Kansas?

Kansas has state-level FIPS prefix 20. A complete county GEOID combines the two-digit state code and a three-digit county code. For example, Allen has the stored GEOID 20001.

How do I locate a county on the Kansas map?

Use the county-name/FIPS table and consult an authoritative labeled map to match a name to its boundary. A point near a border needs a precise coordinate-based check.

Can I download a blank Kansas county map?

Check the associated printable-map page. County outlines require actual county geometry; an exterior state outline alone does not provide individual county borders.

Does the list include all current county equivalents in Kansas?

The page displays records in the bundled historical reference, not a certified current list. Independent cities and similar county equivalents require careful definition.

Is the Kansas county data from the latest Census year?

No current-vintage certification is claimed for this local dataset. Compare names and GEOIDs against a dated TIGER/Line or Census Gazetteer file.

What is the difference between a county and a ZIP Code in Kansas?

County boundaries are government/statistical administrative areas; ZIP Codes are postal delivery identifiers and often cross counties. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas are Census approximations.

Can I look up a Kansas county by address?

An authoritative geocoding service or Census Geocoder can map an address to an official county. County names alone do not determine the county of every address.

Where do I find county population and land area for Kansas?

Use a named Census population-estimate vintage for people and a Gazetteer/TIGER data year for area. Avoid mixing Census years when calculating density or ranks.

Can I use Kansas county borders for property or legal decisions?

No. The reference is intended for education and general exploration. Property and administrative boundary decisions require current authoritative local records and licensed surveys where appropriate.

Editorial and data status: This is an unpublished reference draft. The information must be checked before the page can be treated as current geographic data or production-ready research.