Smoky Hill Township, Geary County, Kansas
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Smoky Hill Township | |
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Coordinates: 39°01′27″N 096°50′26″W / 39.02417°N 96.84056°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Kansas |
County | Geary |
Area | |
• Total | 65.25 sq mi (168.99 km2) |
• Land | 57.52 sq mi (148.97 km2) |
• Water | 7.73 sq mi (20.02 km2) 11.85% |
Elevation | 1,138 ft (347 m) |
Population (2000) | |
• Total | 4,974 |
• Density | 86.5/sq mi (33.4/km2) |
GNIS feature ID | 0476557 |
Smoky Hill Township is a township in Geary County, Kansas, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 4,974.
History
[edit]Smoky Hill Township was organized in 1872.[1]
Geography
[edit]Smoky Hill Township covers an area of 65.25 square miles (169.0 km2) and contains one incorporated settlement, Fort Riley-Camp Whiteside. According to the USGS, it contains three cemeteries: Alda, Alida and Saint Johns.
The streams of Curtis Creek, Fourmile Creek, Onemile Creek, Republican River, School Creek and Smoky Hill River run through this township.
Transportation
[edit]Smoky Hill Township contains one airport or landing strip, Ritter Airport (historical).
References
[edit]- ^ "Geary County History (archived)". Geary County Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 12, 2013. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
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