Crow Ghost Town
Jewell County, Kansas39.9250, -98.2058
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 10 miSuperior, NE
- Mild months
- Apr–Oct6 of 12
- Elevation
- 2,150 ft655 m
Crow is a former settlement in Jewell County, Kansas, listed among the ghost towns of Kansas. It lies at about 2,150 feet above sea level.
On the map
- Private or unlisted
Star: Crow. 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 Superior, NE, about 10 miles northeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Grand Island, NE, 69 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Abdal14 mi north
- White Rock15 mi east
- Sherdahl22 mi east
- Dentonia22 mi southwest
- Cora24 mi west
- West Asher33 mi south
- Sedan33 mi northeast
- Spring Ranch33 mi north
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, August to October, judging by NOAA normals from Burr Oak 1N. July brings 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from November to April.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Burr Oak 1N station (USC00141179), 6.1 miles away. About 27.7 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Jewell County, Kansas |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 39.92500, -98.20583 |
| Elevation | 2,150 ft (655 m) |
| Also known as | Crow, Kansas |
| Sources | Wikidata Q48848595 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Crow ghost town?
In Jewell County, Kansas, at 39.9250, -98.2058. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Superior, NE, about 10 miles northeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Grand Island, NE, 69 miles away.
Can you visit Crow?
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 Crow?
Mild months here run April to June, August to October, judging by NOAA normals from Burr Oak 1N. July brings 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from November to April.
Are there other ghost towns near Crow?
Yes. Abdal (14 mi), White Rock (15 mi), Sherdahl (22 mi), Dentonia (22 mi).
