Reading, KS
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- 1,097 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Tucked along Highway 170 in eastern Lyon County, Reading is a quiet community of around 180 residents. It sits conveniently between Emporia and Osage City, giving locals a peaceful rural retreat within an easy drive of regional jobs, shopping, and dining. Families are served by the North Lyon County school district, with students attending elementary classes in nearby Americus and Northern Heights for high school. Outdoor lovers will appreciate having Lyon State Fishing Lake right in their backyard, where a 135-acre lake, primitive campsites, and the scenic Clinton Eubank Memorial Trail offer great spots for fishing and hiking. It offers a relaxed, open-country setting with genuine small-town charm.
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