Carlton, KS
- Elevation
- 1,315 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Carlton is a quiet, small-town community in Dickinson County, set along Kansas Highway 4 south of Abilene. Originally established in the late 1800s as a railroad stop, today it offers a peaceful rural setting with wide-open space. Local students attend schools in nearby Chapman (USD 473), and residents enjoy a slower pace of life within an easy drive of everyday shopping, dining, and jobs across the region.
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