Winterset Ghost Town
Russell County, Kansas38.7681, -99.0189
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 9.1 miVictoria, KS
- Mild months
- Mar–Nov7 of 12
- Elevation
- 1,850 ft565 m
Winterset is a former settlement in Russell County, Kansas, listed among the ghost towns of Kansas. It lies at about 1,850 feet above sea level.
On the map
- Private or unlisted
Star: Winterset. 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 Victoria, KS, about 9.1 miles northwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Wichita, KS, 117 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Kennebec8.8 mi east
- Hawley12 mi east
- Pioneer16 mi southwest
- Fay17 mi north
- Woodville17 mi northeast
- Lippard19 mi southwest
- Rome19 mi northwest
- Forest Hill19 mi east
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 Russell Muni Ap. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Russell Muni Ap station (USW00093997), 14 miles away. About 24.9 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Russell County, Kansas |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 38.76806, -99.01889 |
| Elevation | 1,850 ft (565 m) |
| Also known as | Winterset, Kansas |
| Sources | Wikidata Q48848680 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Winterset ghost town?
In Russell County, Kansas, at 38.7681, -99.0189. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Victoria, KS, about 9.1 miles northwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Wichita, KS, 117 miles away.
Can you visit Winterset?
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 Winterset?
Mild months here run March to June, September to November, judging by NOAA normals from Russell Muni Ap. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Winterset?
Yes. Kennebec (8.8 mi), Hawley (12 mi), Pioneer (16 mi), Fay (17 mi).
