Gray County, Kansas
Gray County is also in southwest Kansas, with a fascinating connection to the Santa Fe Trail. It doesn’t have much nightlife unless you count high school football games.
The county has a wind farm, which makes sense given how often the winds sweep across the plains. From above, you’ll also spot plenty of center-pivot irrigation circles across the agricultural landscape.
As the county seat, Cimarron is also the largest town, though it’s still small by most standards. Its name comes from the color of the prairie grass, which tells you something about the southwest Kansas landscape.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Gray County |
| County Seat | Cimarron |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Cimarron, Ingalls, and several unincorporated communities |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 50, U.S. Highway 54, Kansas Highway 23 |
| FIPS Code | 20-069 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,260 square miles (land: 1,257 sq mi, water: 3 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Finney County (North), Hodgeman County (Northeast), Ford County (East), Meade County (South), Haskell County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| State | Kansas |
| Coordinates | 37.65°N, 100.88°W |
| Etymology | Named after Alfred Gray, Kansas Secretary of Agriculture |
| Major Landmarks | The Cimarron National Grassland, Gray County Historical Society Museum |
| Population | 7,000 |
