Cheyenne County, KS sits along Colorado/Nebraska border line straddling both sides amid center portion of western side of state over 1742 sq Miles terrain typology shared by neighboring countries alike namely Kit Carson (Colorado) , Deuel (Nebraska) , Kimball (Nebraska) , Sherman (Nebraska) , Wallace (Kansas) & Logan (Kansas). This lightly populated expanse has been habited since late 19th century by primarily migrant homesteaders from northern states such as Ohio & Illinois looking for fresh start . According to latest census data , This unincorporated territory hosts more than 2700 inhabitants although St Francis serves as primary hostel center for travelers alike apart from its historical landmarks spanning entire region .