

This north central Kansas region is known as the Kaw.įort Riley Kansas Map Fort Riley Directions Junction City International Airport Transportation The fort is located at the junction of the Kansas River, Smoky Hill, and Republican Rivers next to the aptly named Junction City and is about 71 miles due west of Topeka.

The fort was originally established in 1852 along the junction of two rivers to protect the travel routes of settlers heading West. Welcome to Fort Riley, home of the 1st Infantry Division famously referred to as The Big Red One.
