Deerhead, Kansas
Deerhead is an unincorporated community in Barber County, Kansas, United States. It is 18 miles (29 km) west-southwest of Medicine Lodge.
Deerhead, Kansas | |
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 KDOT map of Barber County (legend) | |
  Deerhead  Deerhead | |
| Coordinates: 37°14′18″N 98°54′42″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Barber |
| Elevation | 1,949 ft (594 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| GNIS ID | 484520 [1] |
History
A post office in Deerhead was established in 1885, closed temporarily in 1894, reopened in 1895, and closed permanently in 1923.[2]
Geography
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Deerhead has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Deerhead, Kansas
- "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
- Climate Summary for Deerhead, Kansas
Further reading
External links
Municipalities and communities of Barber County, Kansas, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Kansas highlighting Barber County | |
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Townships | ||
| Footnotes | †This populated place is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau | |
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