Maxwell Wildlife Refuge

For the wildlife refuge in New Mexico, see Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge.
Maxwell Wildlife Refuge
Map showing the location of Maxwell Wildlife Refuge
Map showing the location of Maxwell Wildlife Refuge
Map of Kansas
LocationMcPherson County, Kansas
Nearest cityMcPherson, Kansas
Coordinates38°28′38″N 97°27′02″W / 38.47722°N 97.45056°W / 38.47722; -97.45056
Area2,574 acres (1,042 ha)
Governing bodyKansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
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The Maxwell Wildlife Refuge in McPherson County, Kansas consists of 2,574 acres (1,042 ha) of mostly mixed grass prairie. Bison and elk inhabit the refuge. The McPherson State Fishing Lake adjoins the refuge and adds another 260 acres (110 ha) of protected area, including a 46 acres (19 ha) lake.