Discover Morton County
Southwest Corner of the Kansas High Plains
About Morton County
Morton County is located in the southwest corner of Kansas, bordered by Colorado to the west and Oklahoma to the south. The county seat is Elkhart, Kansas. The landscape is characterized by the wide-open High Plains, with vast grasslands, rolling prairies, and stunning sunsets.
Established in 1886, Morton County has a rich history rooted in agriculture, ranching, and the pioneering spirit of the American West. The Santa Fe Trail, one of the most significant trade routes of the 19th century, passed through what is now Morton County.
Today, Morton County is home to a close-knit community of hardworking residents who take pride in their land, their heritage, and their quality of life on the High Plains of Kansas.
Area Attractions
Cimarron National Grassland
The largest area of national public land in Kansas, offering hiking, birding, wildlife viewing, and the famous Santa Fe Trail.
Point Rock Golf Club
A scenic 9-hole public golf course just outside Elkhart, set among the beautiful High Plains landscape.
Morton County Historical Museum
Preserving and sharing the rich history of Morton County and the surrounding High Plains region.
Grassland Heritage Festival
Annual community celebration honoring the heritage of the southwestern Kansas High Plains.
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