Cyrus Ghost Town
Scott County, Kansas38.6972, -100.8742
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 15 miScott City, KS
- Mild months
- Apr–Oct5 of 12
- Elevation
- 3,010 ft917 m
Cyrus is a former settlement in Scott County, Kansas, listed among the ghost towns of Kansas. It lies at about 3,010 feet above sea level.
On the map
- Private or unlisted
Star: Cyrus. 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 Scott City, KS, about 15 miles south in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Grand Island, NE, 204 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Jerome19 mi east
- Hackberry25 mi northeast
- Coronado27 mi southwest
- Farmer City33 mi southwest
- Sheridan35 mi northwest
- McAllaster35 mi northwest
- Alanthus38 mi east
- Eminence43 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 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 Oakley 19 Ssw. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Oakley 19 Ssw station (USW00003067), 13 miles away. About 19.4 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Scott County, Kansas |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 38.69722, -100.87417 |
| Elevation | 3,010 ft (917 m) |
| Also known as | Cyrus, Kansas |
| Sources | Wikidata Q48848546 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Cyrus ghost town?
In Scott County, Kansas, at 38.6972, -100.8742. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Scott City, KS, about 15 miles south in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Grand Island, NE, 204 miles away.
Can you visit Cyrus?
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 Cyrus?
Mild months here run April to June, September to October, judging by NOAA normals from Oakley 19 Ssw. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Cyrus?
Yes. Jerome (19 mi), Hackberry (25 mi), Coronado (27 mi), Farmer City (33 mi).
