Map of Harvey County, Kansas

Harvey County (county code HV) is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 34,024. Its county seat and most populous city is Newton.

Harvey County overview:
Name:	Harvey County
FIPS code:	20-079
State:	Kansas
Founded:	March 7, 1872
Named for:	James Harvey
Seat:	Newton
Largest city:	Newton
Total Area:	541 sq mi (1,400 km²)
Land Area:	540 sq mi (1,400 km²)
Total Population:	34,024
Population Density:	63.0/sq mi (24.3/km²)
Time zone:	UTC−6 (Central)
Summer Time Zone (DST):	UTC−5 (CDT)
Website:	harveycounty.com

Harvey County location map. Where is Harvey County?

Harvey County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Harvey County. — Location of Harvey County in the the United States.

Harvey County location on the Kansas map. Where is Harvey County. — Location of Harvey County in Kansas.

History

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

In 1871, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway extended a main line from Emporia to Newton.

In 1872, Harvey County was founded, and named in honor of the fifth Governor of Kansas James M. Harvey.

Harvey County Road Map

Harvey CountyStreet Map. — Street map of Harvey County, Kansas. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)

Harvey CountyMap — Harvey Countypolitical map.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 541 square miles (1,400 km), of which 540 square miles (1,400 km) is land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km) (0.2%) is water. The Little Arkansas River flows through the county.