Barton County is a
vibrant, economically diverse county located in the
center of Kansas. Agriculture, oil, manufacturing and
medicine are the mainstays of the economy.
Barton County is
home to Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area, a wetlands of
international importance. The Wetlands and Wildlife
National Scenic Byway, located in part in Barton County,
provides opportunities to journey through the Cheyenne
Bottoms and Quivira National Wildlife Refuge Wetlands.
The cities of Ellinwood, Hoisington, Claflin, Great
Bend, Albert, Galatia, Susank, Olmitz and Pawnee Rock
offer a wide range of housing and quality of life
amenities