Santa Fe Ghost Town
Haskell County, Kansas37.5695, -100.8708
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 6.2 miSublette, KS
- Mild months
- Mar–Nov6 of 12
- Elevation
- 2,030 ft619 m
Santa Fe, in Haskell County, Kansas, is a ghost town. It lies at about 2,030 feet above sea level. It was founded in 1888.
On the map
- Private or unlisted
Star: Santa Fe. 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 Sublette, KS, about 6.2 miles south in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Amarillo, TX, 172 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Arkalon30 mi south
- Woodsdale32 mi southwest
- Eminence45 mi northeast
- Ravanna49 mi northeast
- Farmer City53 mi north
- Mouser57 mi southwest
- Nonchalanta65 mi northeast
- Coronado68 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 Sublette 7Wsw. 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 Sublette 7Wsw station (USC00147922), 11 miles away. The town sits about 900 feet lower than the station, so expect it to run warmer. About 18.3 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Haskell County, Kansas |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 37.56949, -100.87078 |
| Elevation | 2,030 ft (619 m) |
| Founded | 1888 |
| Also known as | Santa Fe, Kansas, Star City, Santa Fe, KS |
| Sources | Wikidata Q110883607 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Santa Fe ghost town?
In Haskell County, Kansas, at 37.5695, -100.8708. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Sublette, KS, about 6.2 miles south in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Amarillo, TX, 172 miles away.
Can you visit Santa Fe?
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 Santa Fe?
Mild months here run March to May, September to November, judging by NOAA normals from Sublette 7Wsw. 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 Santa Fe?
Yes. Arkalon (30 mi), Woodsdale (32 mi).
