Goodland, Kansas is situated in the northwest corner of the state in the beautiful High Plains region. It is conveniently located just east of the Colorado border, and one county south of the Nebraska State line. The population was 4,948 at the time of the 2000 Census.

Goodland, known as the “Sunflower Capital of the Sunflower State”, is nestled in the heart of the expansive grass-covered plains that begin in the central river valleys and end at the foot of the breathtaking Rocky Mountains. In late summer, after the green wheat turns gold, the area around Goodland is abloom with acres of stunning sunflowers. The Van Gogh Sunflower Project exemplifies the area’s great pride in its sunflowers. This larger-than-life artwork is a 24x32 foot painting displayed on an easel that is eighty feet high. Just outside the town is Mount Sunflower, the highest point in Kansas. The "mountain" is really a hill that is 4,039 feet above sea level. Goodland's elevation is 3,638 feet. Visitors enjoy leaving amusing comments about climbing Mount Sunflower in the registry.

The area is renowned for its pheasant hunting opportunities, as well as for its wild turkey, deer, prairie dog, coyote and antelope hunting. Northwest Kansas, which includes all of Sherman County, is referred to as “The Pheasant Capital of the World”. Kansas is one of the top three pheasant harvest states in the Unites States.

Goodland is also home to the High Plains Museum. The Museum houses over eight thousand local treasures including several permanent exhibits that chronicle the lives of historical individuals and groups who once lived in Goodland. A full-sized, automated replica of America’s first patented helicopter has been featured there since 1979. Other interesting attractions include the Goodland Arts Center, the Queen Anne Victorian House, Kidder war memorial site, the Puppet Factory, the National Weather Service tours and The Carnegie Arts Center located in the local library. In addition, the town has an 18-hole golf course, a community swimming pool, modern campgrounds, fish stocked lakes, tennis courts and several city parks. The Colorado Rocky Mountains and Ozark attractions are also within a reasonable driving distance.

This serene Kansas community offers residents an unparalleled quality of life. The changing seasons highlight the area's wide range of beauty complemented by the stunning sunrises and sunsets. Goodland boasts a low crime rate and an affordable cost of living. The Northwest Kansas Area Vocational Technical School and an excellent public school system serve the area's educational needs.

As the seat of Sherman County, Goodland serves as the center of retail trade for the Tri-State area, which encompasses northwestern Kansas, eastern Colorado and southern Nebraska. The sunflower market has soared in the past few years and is responsible for the transformation of the local economy. Goodland is the primary producer of commercial sunflowers in the region and is one of only two sunflower marketing centers in the nation. The area's most significant industry is vegetable oil derived from oil sunflowers and confectionary sunflower processing.

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