wheatland

Wheatland is a toponym used for several places in North America. The name derives from wheat cultivation and is commonly applied to agricultural communities, settlements, and historic estates. In addition to towns and counties, the term appears in the names of properties and neighborhoods.

Notable uses in the United States include Wheatland, California, a city in Yuba County; Wheatland, Wyoming, the county seat of Platte County; and Wheatland, the estate of James Buchanan near Lancaster, Pennsylvania, a National Historic Landmark.

There are many other smaller communities bearing the name, in various states, and the term is sometimes used for townships and rural areas. The usage is primarily in the United States; Canadian references exist but are less common.