Achilles Ghost Town
Rawlins County, Kansas39.7119, -100.8364
Can you visit?
Private land, lived-in town
Private or unlisted land · Streets public, lots private
- Nearest town
- 13 miAtwood, KS
- Mild months
- Apr–Oct5 of 12
- Elevation
- 2,810 ft857 m
Achilles sits in Rawlins County, Kansas. People call it a ghost town, though 83 residents were counted in 2000. It lies at about 2,810 feet above sea level.
On the map
- Private or unlisted
Star: Achilles. Dots: other ghost towns within 40 miles, colored by land manager. Squares: towns over 1,000 people. Rings are straight-line distance. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Atwood, KS, about 13 miles northwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Grand Island, NE, 155 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Sheffield8.4 mi east
- Hawkeye10 mi southeast
- Rawlins11 mi west
- Cumberland11 mi south
- Chardon12 mi west
- Lund12 mi east
- Hooker13 mi east
- Violenta15 mi southeast
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
Private or unlisted land
The town center is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. People still live here, so streets are open while buildings and lots belong to their owners. Ask before you step onto a property.
The point is the town location from Wikidata, and the land record is from PAD-US 3.0 (USGS). Ruins can spread past that point, and land changes hands faster than the database. How we read PAD-US.
Weather by month
Mild months here run April to June, September to October, judging by NOAA normals from Atwood. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from October to April.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Atwood station (USC00140439), 12 miles away. About 22.1 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Rawlins County, Kansas |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 39.71194, -100.83639 |
| Elevation | 2,810 ft (857 m) |
| Census counts | 2000: 83 |
| Also known as | Achilles, Kansas, Achilles, KS |
| Sources | Wikidata Q4673730 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Achilles ghost town?
In Rawlins County, Kansas, at 39.7119, -100.8364. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Atwood, KS, about 13 miles northwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Grand Island, NE, 155 miles away.
Can you visit Achilles?
Private land, lived-in town. The town center is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. People still live here, so streets are open while buildings and lots belong to their owners. Ask before you step onto a property.
When is the best time to visit Achilles?
Mild months here run April to June, September to October, judging by NOAA normals from Atwood. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from October to April.
Are there other ghost towns near Achilles?
Yes. Sheffield (8.4 mi), Hawkeye (10 mi), Rawlins (11 mi), Cumberland (11 mi).
