What this tracks
This dataset provides US National Grid (USNG) 10,000-meter grid references for locations in Kansas, used for emergency response and mapping.
Why it matters to you
If you’re a Kansas resident planning outdoor activities like hiking or hunting in remote areas, this grid system helps emergency responders locate you quickly if you need help. Small business owners with delivery or service teams operating in rural areas can use these grid references to improve dispatch coordination and emergency preparedness.
How to read this data
GRID1MIL — The 1,000,000-meter grid identifier (e.g., “01G”) that forms the broadest geographic division in the USNG system. This first-level grid covers all of Kansas.
Try it yourself
Look up your nearest park or rural property address on an online USNG map viewer to see its 10,000-meter grid reference, which you can share with family or employees for safety purposes.