What this tracks
This dataset maps Kansas’s US National Grid (USNG) zones, a standardized geographic reference system used for emergency response and location identification.
Why it matters to you
If you report an emergency in rural Kansas, first responders may ask for your USNG coordinates instead of a street address. Knowing your zone (like “01G”) helps dispatchers pinpoint your location faster when cell service is spotty or landmarks are scarce. Hunters, hikers, and farmers can also use this grid to share precise locations off-road.
How to read this data
GRID1MIL — The 1,000,000-meter grid zone identifier (e.g., “01G”), which divides Kansas into large sections. Combined with finer grids (not in this dataset), this helps narrow down locations to within ~100 meters.
Try it yourself
Find your USNG zone by matching your area to the grid map at Kansas DASC — note your zone (like “01G”) and keep it with your emergency supplies.