2006-12-01 20:12:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
Apparently the geographic center of the US mainland is marked by a small monument in Lebanon, Kansas.
Here is the relevant link for further information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geographic_Center_of_the_Contiguous_United_States
2006-12-01 20:24:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
The geographical center of the U.S.A. is about 18 miles north of Belle Fourche, South Dakota on old Route 85 (I think it's 85). I had a tire changed in Belle Fourche, South Dakota and they're pretty proud of the fact that it's there. There's a Geodesic Survey marker about 15 feet to the east of the road (it's off an old gravel road) with a metal sign post above it, and if you don't know what to look for, you'll drive right past it. Don't take my word for it, ask someone from Belle Fourche.
The Geographical Center of North America is on U.S. Route 2 in Rugby, North Dakota.
2006-12-03 02:08:08 · answer #2 · answered by Mitch 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The center is in Kansas for the continental United States.
2006-12-02 09:16:00 · answer #3 · answered by chococat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The geographical center of the continuous 48 states is in northern Kansas.
2006-12-02 03:50:06 · answer #4 · answered by Charles E 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The United States Geological Survey is charged with the mapping of the United States and as such is a wonderful source of information. Try the following web site for all of your "geographic center questions, and answers:
http://erg.usgs.gov/isb/pubs/booklets/elvadist/elvadist.html#Geographic%20Centers
2006-12-02 04:55:34 · answer #5 · answered by john977 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Missouri - it is also currently the population center.
2006-12-01 20:20:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd say Kansas
2006-12-02 06:22:50 · answer #7 · answered by Life Is Great 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋