Jefferson Township, Chautauqua County, Kansas

Township in Kansas, United States
37°09′20″N 096°26′53″W / 37.15556°N 96.44806°W / 37.15556; -96.44806CountryUnited StatesStateKansasCountyChautauquaArea
 • Total55.82 sq mi (144.58 km2) • Land55.57 sq mi (143.92 km2) • Water0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2)  0.46%Elevation
1,115 ft (340 m)Population
 (2000)
 • Total834 • Density15/sq mi (5.8/km2)GNIS feature ID0469109

Jefferson Township is a township in Chautauqua County, Kansas, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 834.

Geography

Jefferson Township covers an area of 55.82 square miles (144.6 km2) and contains one incorporated settlement, Cedar Vale. According to the USGS, it contains three cemeteries: Cedar Vale, Grant Creek and Round Mound.

The streams of Otter Creek, Shanghai Creek, Turkey Creek and Union Creek run through this township.

Transportation

Jefferson Township contains one airport or landing strip, Mills Ranch Airport.

References

  • USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)
  • US-Counties.com
  • City-Data.com
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Municipalities and communities of Chautauqua County, Kansas, United States
County seat: Sedan
Cities
  • Cedar Vale
  • Chautauqua
  • Elgin
  • Niotaze
  • Peru
  • Sedan
Map of Kansas highlighting Chautauqua County
Map of Kansas highlighting Chautauqua County
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