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About Brownell, KS

Brownell is a tiny farming town in west-central Kansas with just 14 residents, sitting along US Highway 283 in Ness County. The community serves the surrounding wheat country, with the main route connecting to Ness City 15 miles south and continuing north toward WaKeeney. The town's historic grain elevator stands as a prairie landmark visible for miles across the flat agricultural landscape.

Where is Brownell, KS on the map?

Brownell, KS is in United States, at 38.641, -99.744 - about 17 km east of Ransom, KS.

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The closest airport to Brownell, KS is Hays Regional Airport, 88 km (about 1 h 20 min by car).

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