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

Smoky Hill Township
Township
Location in Geary County
Coordinates: 39°01′27″N 096°50′26″W
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyGeary
Area
 • Total65.25 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)
 • Total4,974
 • Density86.5/sq mi (33.4/km2)
GNIS feature ID0476557

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 10 June 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)

Further reading


See also: List of books about Geary County, Kansas



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