Morton County, Kansas
Morton County is located in the far southwestern corner of Kansas, right next to Oklahoma. Elkhart serves as the county seat.
It’s so flat around here, you can watch your dog run away for three days. U.S. Highway 56 cuts through the county, passing through Rolla and Elkhart.
With just over 2,500 residents, it’s quiet. Really quiet. If you’re a nature lover, Cimarron National Grassland offers a surprising amount of scenery and wildlife.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Morton County |
| County Seat | Elkhart |
| Etymology | Named after Oliver P. Morton |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Elkhart, Rolla, and several smaller communities |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 56, U.S. Highway 160, Kansas Highway 23 |
| FIPS Code | 20-129 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,227 square miles (land: 1,226 sq mi, water: 1 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Stanton County (North), Stevens County (East), Texas County, Oklahoma (South), Cimarron County, Oklahoma (Southwest), Baca County, Colorado (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| Population | 2,500 |
| State | Kansas |
| Coordinates | 37.70°N, 101.43°W |
| Major Landmarks | Morton County Historical Museum, Santa Fe Trail, Cimarron National Grassland |
