Russell County Map, Kansas

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Russell County, Kansas

Russell County is in central Kansas, with the city of Russell as its seat. The county is known as the hometown of former Senator Bob Dole.
Wilson Lake is nearby, offering good fishing and boating. The terrain is mostly flat with some rolling hills.
Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 281 cross through, making it a key spot on the map. The population is small with only around 7,000 people. OK, it’s a bit more populous than other counties in Kansas.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Russell County |
County Seat | Russell |
Population | 7,500 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Russell, Bunker Hill, and several smaller communities like Luray and Waldo |
Interstates and Highways | Interstate 70, U.S. Highway 281, U.S. Highway 24 |
FIPS Code | 20-167 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,090 square miles (land: 1,089 sq mi, water: 1 sq mi) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Osborne County (North), Lincoln County (East), Ellsworth County (Southeast), Barton County (South), Rush County (Southwest), Ellis County (West) |
Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
State | Kansas |
Coordinates | 38.88°N, 98.87°W |
Etymology | Named after Avra P. Russell, Union captain and Civil War hero |
Major Landmarks | The historic Russell County Courthouse, the Smoky Hill River, and Wilson Lake. |
Website | Russell County Website |
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