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Community Facts The City of Junction City was incorporated in 1859 and became a city of the first class on January 1, 1962. The city covers an area of approximately six square miles. It is the county seat of Geary County. It is located approximately 130 miles west of Kansas City, 112 miles north of Wichita, and 62 miles west of Topeka. The City had an estimated 2004 US Census Bureau population of 16,806. In 2000, the official US Census Bureau count was 18,886. It is anticipated that the population of Junction City will increase to approximately 30,000 in the next five years due to the change in mission of Fort Riley. Utilities The City owns its water and sewer utility systems. Public Works functions are contracted to Veolia Water. Westar Energy, Kansas Gas Service, DS&O Electric and Flint Hills Rural Electric supply natural gas and electricity. Telephone service is provided through Sprint. Cox Communications provides cable service and several companies provide internet service. Transportation Four major highways serve the City: I-70, US 77, K-18 and K-57. Twenty-three motor freight lines serve the area and the City is located on the main line of the Union Pacific Railroad. Junction City Municipal Airport is located one mile from downtown and has a 3,500-yard hard-surface, lighted runway capable of handling corporate aircraft. Air Midwest serves the Manhattan Regional Airport, 14 miles east of the City. Major
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