Deerhead, Kansas
Deerhead, Kansas | |
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 KDOT map of Barber County (legend) | |
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| Coordinates: 37°14′18″N 98°54′42″W / 37.23833°N 98.91167°W[1] | |
| Country | .png){kind=small} United States |
| State |  Kansas |
| County | Barber |
| Township | Deerhead |
| Elevation | 1,952 ft (595 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 67071 |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-17275 [1] |
| GNIS ID | 484520 [1] |
Deerhead is an unincorporated community in Deerhead Township, Barber County, Kansas, United States.[1] It is 18 miles (29 km) west-southwest of Medicine Lodge.
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
- ^ a b c d e "Deerhead, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 18, 2014.
- ^ Climate Summary for Deerhead, Kansas
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