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Rooks County Map, Kansas

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Rooks County, Kansas

Rooks Location Map Kansas

Rooks County sits in north-central Kansas, with Stockton as the county seat. It’s pretty rural, with farming and ranching as the main industries.

The county has some interesting chalk rock formations that draw geology buffs. There’s good hunting and fishing around Webster Reservoir.

U.S. Highway 183 and U.S. Highway 24 cross through, making it accessible but still off the beaten path. With around 5,000 residents, Rooks County is small but proud.

CategoryDetails
County NameRooks County
County SeatStockton
Population5,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesPlainville, Stockton, Damar, and several smaller communities
Interstates and HighwaysU.S. Highway 183, U.S. Highway 24
FIPS Code20-163
Total Area (Land and Water)884 square miles (land: 883 sq mi, water: 1 sq mi)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Phillips County (North), Smith County (Northeast), Osborne County (East), Ellis County (South), Trego County (Southwest), Graham County (West)
Time ZoneCentral Time Zone (CST)
StateKansas
Coordinates39.32°N, 99.12°W
EtymologyNamed after John C. Rooks
Major LandmarksThe Rooks County Courthouse, Rooks County Historical Museum, and the scenic landscapes of the Smoky Hills.
WebsiteRooks County Website

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