Gove County Map, Kansas
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Gove County, Kansas
Out in western Kansas, Gove County is a flat area with only about 2,700 residents spread thin. Gove City is the county seat. But Oakley has this huge statue of Buffalo Bill that’s worth a quick pic if you’re on the Western Vistas Historic Byway.
The real draw in the entire county is Monument Rocks though. These crazy chalk formations jutting out of the prairie like some mini Stonehenge.
The Fick Fossil Museum is super neat. We’re talking prehistoric ocean creatures found right here in Kansas. If you’re around in August, hit up the Gove County Fair for some real small-town fun. And keep an eye out for fossil hunting tours. You might just dig up a mosasaur tooth.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Gove County |
| County Seat | Gove City |
| Population | 2,700 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Gove City, Grinnell, and several unincorporated communities |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 24, U.S. Highway 83 |
| FIPS Code | 20-063 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 2,140 square miles (land: 2,137 sq mi, water: 3 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Sheridan County (North), Graham County (Northeast), Trego County (East), Ness County (Southeast), Lane County (South), Scott County (Southwest), Logan County (West), Thomas County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| State | Kansas |
| Coordinates | 39.26°N, 100.28°W |
| Etymology | Named after Grenville L. Gove |
| Major Landmarks | Monument Rocks (a National Natural Landmark), and the Gove County Historical Society Museum |
| Website | Gove County Website |
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