Monument, KS
- Elevation
- 3,176 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Set along U.S. 40 just a short drive west of Oakley, Monument is a tiny western Kansas community with deep frontier roots. It started out in the 1800s as a stagecoach stop for travelers heading west, and today it offers expansive High Plains views and a quiet, unhurried pace of life. Residents enjoy rural privacy while staying close to Oakley for groceries, schools, and everyday services.
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