Riley County Map, Kansas

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Riley County, Kansas

Riley County is in northeastern Kansas, home to Manhattan and Kansas State University. It has a unique blend of college town energy and ruralness.

Fort Riley, a big army base, is partly in the county. The Flint Hills around Manhattan offer some beautiful scenery.

Tuttle Creek Lake and the Konza Prairie offer outdoor adventures just minutes from the city. There’s good fishing and hiking in the area. Riley County is a mix of college vibes, outdoor adventures, and small towns all wrapped up in one.

Category	Details
County Name	Riley County
County Seat	Manhattan
Population	76,300
Cities, Towns, and Communities	Manhattan, Ogden, Riley, and several smaller communities
Interstates and Highways	Interstate 70, U.S. Highway 24, U.S. Highway 77
FIPS Code	20-161
Total Area (Land and Water)	621 square miles (land: 620 sq mi, water: 1 sq mi)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)	Marshall County (Northeast), Pottawatomie County (East), Wabaunsee County (Southeast), Geary County (South), Clay County (West), Washington County (Northwest)
Time Zone	Central Time Zone (CST)
State	Kansas
Coordinates	39.21°N, 96.57°W
Etymology	Named after Bennett C. Riley, Mexican-American War hero
Major Landmarks	Kansas State University, Manhattan’s Downtown Historic District, and the Flint Hills Discovery Center.
Website	Riley County Website