Walnut
A community guide to Walnut in Kansas, the United States.
- Population
- 218 residents
- Region
- Kansas
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 37.6014, -95.0780
History
The history of Walnut is bound up with the broader story of Kansas. Settlement, agriculture, and trade have all left their mark on the area, with successive generations of residents contributing to the community as it stands today. Like many places across the United States, Walnut has experienced periods of growth and quiet alongside the patterns of regional change. Local landmarks, civic buildings, and cultural sites carry traces of each chapter in the area's longer story.
Geography and location
Walnut sits at approximate coordinates 37.6014 latitude and -95.0780 longitude within Kansas. The terrain and natural features around Walnut reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Kansas road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Community and amenities
Walnut offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Kansas: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Walnut's residents. Visitors passing through Walnut encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Overview
Walnut is a populated place in Kansas, the United States. The community supports 218 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Kansas. Its position within the broader regional network gives Walnut a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.