Rawlins County Map, Kansas

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Rawlins County, Kansas

Rawlins County is way up in northwest Kansas, with Atwood as the county seat. It’s about as rural as it gets in Kansas. Farming and ranching are key industries.

U.S. Highway 36 runs right through, keeping this remote county connected. With a population hovering around 2,500, Rawlins County is quiet.

The Lake Atwood area is a peaceful spot for fishing, camping, or just enjoying the open sky. If you want to get away from it all and don’t mind being far from big city amenities, Rawlins County has its appeal.

Category	Details
County Name	Rawlins County
County Seat	Atwood
Population	2,900
Cities, Towns, and Communities	Atwood, Herndon, and several smaller communities
Interstates and Highways	U.S. Highway 36, Kansas Highway 25
FIPS Code	20-153
Total Area (Land and Water)	1,116 square miles (land: 1,115 sq mi, water: 1 sq mi)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)	Hitchcock County, Nebraska (North), Red Willow County, Nebraska (Northeast), Decatur County (East), Thomas County (South), Sherman County (Southwest), Cheyenne County (West), Dundy County, Nebraska (Northwest)
Time Zone	Central Time Zone (CST)
State	Kansas
Coordinates	39.85°N, 101.05°W
Etymology	Named after John Aaron Rawlins, prominent Union Civil War general
Major Landmarks	Rawlins County Historical Museum, Atwood City Park, and the Prairie Dog Town in Oakley, nearby
Website	Rawlins County Website