Kansas · FIPS 20013 · County seat: Hiawatha
Brown County, KS GIS & Parcel Viewer
Brown County, Kansas parcel data lives on the Brown County ORKA parcel viewer. Open it below in a new tab, then use the short steps on this page to find a property fast.
Open the Brown County parcel map ↗
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Brown County at a glance
| Official map | Brown County ORKA parcel viewer |
|---|---|
| Type | County-run map |
| Website | kansasgis.org |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | Hiawatha |
| Population | 9,250 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 571 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 20013 |
Who runs this map
Brown County runs this viewer (directly or through a contracted vendor), which makes it the closest thing to the source for local parcel lines. Our October 2026 check found the map open to the public, with no account or payment needed.
Searching for a parcel, step by step
- Open the link to ORKA, the parcel viewer hosted on kansasgis.org that many Kansas counties share.
- Read and accept the intro or disclaimer page to reach the map.
- Search by owner, street address or parcel ID, or click a lot on the map.
- Open the parcel details to see the appraisal information the county shares.
Have a tax bill handy? The parcel or account number on it is usually the fastest way to search.
About Brown County
Census Bureau figures put Brown County at about 9,250 people (2023 estimate) on roughly 571 square miles of land, which is about 16 residents per square mile. By population it ranks 42nd of 105 counties in Kansas. Its county seat is Hiawatha.
Nearby parcel maps
If the property sits near a county line, the parcel may belong to a neighbor. These counties border Brown County:
Maps vs. surveys
Online parcel lines are drawn for tax and planning use. They can be off by several feet, so use a recorded plat or a licensed surveyor for fences, setbacks or a sale.