Kansas · FIPS 20049 · County seat: Howard
Elk County, KS GIS & Parcel Viewer
Here is the direct link to the county parcel map covering Elk County, KS: the Elk County ORKA parcel viewer. Below you'll find basic facts about the county, steps for using the viewer, and nearby counties.
Open the Elk County parcel map ↗
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Elk County at a glance
| Official map | Elk County ORKA parcel viewer |
|---|---|
| Type | County-run map |
| Website | kansasgis.org |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | Howard |
| Population | 2,467 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 644 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 20049 |
Where the parcel data comes from
It is a county-level map: Elk County or the company it hires keeps the parcel layer up to date. Our October 2026 check found the map open to the public, with no account or payment needed.
How to use the Elk County viewer
- Open the link to ORKA, the parcel viewer hosted on kansasgis.org that many Kansas counties share.
- Read and accept the intro or disclaimer page to reach the map.
- Search by owner, street address or parcel ID, or click a lot on the map.
- Open the parcel details to see the appraisal information the county shares.
Rural addresses don't always geocode well. When that happens, zoom in by hand and click the parcel, or search by owner name.
Elk County by the numbers
Elk County had an estimated 2,467 residents in 2023, according to the Census Bureau. With about 644 square miles of land, that works out to roughly 3.8 people per square mile. By population it ranks 92nd of 105 counties in Kansas. Its county seat is Howard.
Counties next to Elk County
If the property sits near a county line, the parcel may belong to a neighbor. These counties border Elk County:
Maps vs. surveys
Treat the map as a guide, not a boundary survey: parcel outlines are often shifted a bit from the real corners. A licensed surveyor settles exact lines.