Bower Ghost Town
Norton County, Kansas39.9833, -99.7558
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 12 miNorton, KS
- Mild months
- Apr–Oct5 of 12
- Elevation
- 2,370 ft722 m
Bower is a former settlement in Norton County, Kansas, listed among the ghost towns of Kansas. It lies at about 2,370 feet above sea level.
On the map
- Private or unlisted
Star: Bower. 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 Norton, KS, about 12 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Grand Island, NE, 98 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Rayville4.1 mi east
- Smithton5.3 mi west
- Hanback7.2 mi west
- Fairhaven13 mi south
- Luctor14 mi southeast
- Brett15 mi west
- Devizes16 mi west
- Goode16 mi east
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 point we have for this town is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. That usually means private land. Ruins on private land are off limits without the owner's permission, even when no fence or sign is visible. Look from the public road.
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 Beaver City. June to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from November to April.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Beaver City station (USC00250640), 11 miles away. About 24.6 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Norton County, Kansas |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 39.98333, -99.75583 |
| Elevation | 2,370 ft (722 m) |
| Also known as | Bower, Kansas |
| Sources | Wikidata Q48848905 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Bower ghost town?
In Norton County, Kansas, at 39.9833, -99.7558. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Norton, KS, about 12 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Grand Island, NE, 98 miles away.
Can you visit Bower?
Likely private land. The point we have for this town is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. That usually means private land. Ruins on private land are off limits without the owner's permission, even when no fence or sign is visible. Look from the public road.
When is the best time to visit Bower?
Mild months here run April to June, September to October, judging by NOAA normals from Beaver City. June to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from November to April.
Are there other ghost towns near Bower?
Yes. Rayville (4.1 mi), Smithton (5.3 mi), Hanback (7.2 mi), Fairhaven (13 mi).
