Smoky Hill Township, Geary County, Kansas

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Smoky Hill Township
Township
Map highlighting Smoky Hill Township, Geary County, Kansas.svg
Location in Geary County
Coordinates: 39°01′27″N096°50′26″W / 39.02417°N 96.84056°W / 39.02417; -96.84056
Country United States
State Kansas
County Geary
Area
 • Total
65.25 sq mi (168.99 km2)
 • Land57.52 sq mi (148.97 km2)
 • Water7.73 sq mi (20.02 km2)  11.85%
Elevation
1,138 ft (347 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total
4,974
 • Density86.5/sq mi (33.4/km2)
GNIS feature ID 0476557

Smoky Hill Township is a township in Geary County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 4,974.

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History

Smoky Hill Township was organized in 1872. [1]

Geography

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

Smoky Hill Township contains one airport or landing strip, Ritter Airport (historical).

References

  1. ↑ "Geary County History (archived)". Geary County Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 12, 2013. Retrieved June 10, 2014.

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