Forest Hill Ghost Town
Russell County, Kansas38.7250, -98.6661
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 15 miRussell, KS
- Mild months
- Mar–Nov6 of 12
- Elevation
- 1,860 ft567 m
Forest Hill is a former settlement in Russell County, Kansas, listed among the ghost towns of Kansas. It lies at about 1,860 feet above sea level.
On the map
- Private or unlisted
Star: Forest Hill. 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 Russell, KS, about 15 miles northwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Wichita, KS, 101 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Greenvale4.8 mi north
- Hawley7.6 mi west
- Kennebec11 mi west
- Woodville19 mi northwest
- Success19 mi north
- Winterset19 mi west
- Orbitello20 mi northeast
- Blue Stem22 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 March to May, September to November, judging by NOAA normals from Russell 7E. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Russell 7E station (USC00147043), 10 miles away. About 27.8 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Russell County, Kansas |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 38.72500, -98.66611 |
| Elevation | 1,860 ft (567 m) |
| Also known as | Forest Hill, Kansas |
| Sources | Wikidata Q48848664 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Forest Hill ghost town?
In Russell County, Kansas, at 38.7250, -98.6661. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Russell, KS, about 15 miles northwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Wichita, KS, 101 miles away.
Can you visit Forest Hill?
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 Forest Hill?
Mild months here run March to May, September to November, judging by NOAA normals from Russell 7E. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Forest Hill?
Yes. Greenvale (4.8 mi), Hawley (7.6 mi), Kennebec (11 mi), Woodville (19 mi).
