Jefferson Township, Chautauqua County, Kansas

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

Jefferson Township
Location in Chautauqua County
Location in Chautauqua County
Coordinates: 37°09′20″N 096°26′53″W
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyChautauqua
Area
  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

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


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