Lyon Township, Geary County, Kansas
Lyon Township is a township in Geary County, Kansas, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 298.
Lyon Township | |
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 Location in Geary County | |
| Coordinates: 38°55′20″N 096°52′21″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Geary |
| Area | |
| • Total | 43.98 sq mi (113.91 km2) |
| • Land | 43.45 sq mi (112.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.53 sq mi (1.37 km2) 1.2% |
| Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 298 |
| • Density | 6.9/sq mi (2.6/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0476700 |
History
Lyon Township was established in 1877. It was named for Gen. Nathaniel Lyon.[1]
Geography
Lyon Township covers an area of 43.98 square miles (113.9 km2) and contains no incorporated settlements.
The streams of Carry Creek, Lyon Creek, Otter Creek and Schuler Branch run through this township.
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References
- "Geary County History (archived)". Geary County Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 12, 2013. Retrieved 10 June 2014.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
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Municipalities and communities of Geary County, Kansas, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Kansas highlighting Geary County | |
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| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Ghost towns | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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