Lyon Township, Geary County, Kansas

Lyon Township
Township

Location in Geary County
Coordinates: 38°55′20″N 096°52′21″W / 38.92222°N 96.87250°W / 38.92222; -96.87250Coordinates: 38°55′20″N 096°52′21″W / 38.92222°N 96.87250°W / 38.92222; -96.87250
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

Lyon Township is a township in Geary County, Kansas, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 298.

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.

References

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


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