Galt Ghost Town
Rice County, Kansas38.4644, -98.0844
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 10 miLyons, KS
- Mild months
- Mar–Nov7 of 12
- Elevation
- 1,650 ft503 m
Galt is a former settlement in Rice County, Kansas, listed among the ghost towns of Kansas. It lies at about 1,650 feet above sea level.
On the map
- Private or unlisted
Star: Galt. 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 Lyons, KS, about 10 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Wichita, KS, 67 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Crawford4.3 mi northeast
- Terra Cotta20 mi north
- Lone Walnut30 mi north
- Towerspring30 mi north
- Topsy32 mi north
- Forest Hill36 mi northwest
- Monroe37 mi north
- Orbitello37 mi northwest
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 June, September to November, judging by NOAA normals from Kanopolis Lake. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from December to March.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Kanopolis Lake station (USC00144178), 12 miles away. About 29.6 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Rice County, Kansas |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 38.46444, -98.08444 |
| Elevation | 1,650 ft (503 m) |
| Also known as | Galt, Kansas, Galt, KS |
| Sources | Wikidata Q5519340 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Galt ghost town?
In Rice County, Kansas, at 38.4644, -98.0844. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Lyons, KS, about 10 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Wichita, KS, 67 miles away.
Can you visit Galt?
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 Galt?
Mild months here run March to June, September to November, judging by NOAA normals from Kanopolis Lake. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from December to March.
Are there other ghost towns near Galt?
Yes. Crawford (4.3 mi), Terra Cotta (20 mi), Lone Walnut (30 mi), Towerspring (30 mi).
