Kuka Ghost Town
Thomas County, Kansas39.2361, -101.3097
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 17 miColby, KS
- Mild months
- Apr–Oct5 of 12
- Elevation
- 3,430 ft1,044 m
Kuka is a former settlement in Thomas County, Kansas, listed among the ghost towns of Kansas. It lies at about 3,430 feet above sea level.
On the map
- Private or unlisted
Star: Kuka. 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 Colby, KS, about 17 miles northeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Aurora, CO, 185 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Sheridan15 mi south
- McAllaster16 mi south
- Copeland20 mi north
- Quickville21 mi north
- Otterbourne26 mi northeast
- Mirage27 mi north
- Cumberland31 mi northeast
- Chardon32 mi northeast
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 Brewster 4W. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from November to March.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Brewster 4W station (USC00141029), 12 miles away. About 20.4 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Thomas County, Kansas |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 39.23611, -101.30972 |
| Elevation | 3,430 ft (1,044 m) |
| Also known as | Kuka, Kansas |
| Sources | Wikidata Q48850190 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Kuka ghost town?
In Thomas County, Kansas, at 39.2361, -101.3097. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Colby, KS, about 17 miles northeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Aurora, CO, 185 miles away.
Can you visit Kuka?
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 Kuka?
Mild months here run April to June, September to October, judging by NOAA normals from Brewster 4W. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from November to March.
Are there other ghost towns near Kuka?
Yes. Sheridan (15 mi), McAllaster (16 mi), Copeland (20 mi), Quickville (21 mi).
