Map of Wichita County, Kansas

Wichita County (standard abbreviation: WH) is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 2,152. Its county seat is Leoti.

Wichita County overview:
Name:Wichita County
FIPS code:20-203
State:Kansas
Founded:December 24, 1886
Named for:Wichita people
Seat:Leoti
Largest city:Leoti
Total Area:719 sq mi (1,860 km²)
Land Area:719 sq mi (1,860 km²)
Total Population:2,152
Population Density:3.0/sq mi (1.2/km²)
Time zone:UTC−6 (Central)
Summer Time Zone (DST):UTC−5 (CDT)
Website:WichitaCounty.org

Wichita County location map. Where is Wichita County?

Wichita County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Wichita County.
Location of Wichita County in the the United States.
Wichita County location on the Kansas map. Where is Wichita County.
Location of Wichita County in Kansas.

History

Early history

For many millennia, the Great Plains of North America was inhabited by nomadic Native Americans. From the 16th century to 18th century, the Kingdom of France claimed ownership of large parts of North America. In 1762, after the French and Indian War, France secretly ceded New France to Spain, in accordance with the Treaty of Fontainebleau.

19th century

In 1802, Spain returned most of the land to France, but keeping title to about 7,500 square miles. In 1803, most of the land for modern day Kansas was acquired by the United States from France as part of the 828,000 square mile Louisiana Purchase for 2.83 cents per acre.

In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. In 1886, Wichita County was established.

Wichita County Road Map

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Street map of Wichita County, Kansas. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)
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Wichita Countypolitical map.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 719 square miles (1,860 km), virtually all of which is land.

Major highways

  • Kansas Highway 25
  • Kansas Highway 96

Adjacent counties

Wichita County Topographic Map

Topographic Map of Wichita County, Kansas
Wichita County Topo map.

Wichita County Satellite Map

Satellite Map of Wichita County, Kansas
Wichita County satellite map.

Wichita County Outline Map

Outline Map of Wichita County, Kansas
Wichita County outline map.
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Parent Unit Map

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