Is Goodland for Real?
Yep, it's a real town in Kansas, current population about 4,500.
A small town in the heart of "flyover" country, it's perfectly positioned to be safe from all the chaos of the 3rd World War.
Check back on the blog in April to learn more about present-day Goodland and how it might change in Poppy's time. We'll be making a research visit to Goodland during spring break.