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
Location in Geary County
Coordinates: 38°55′20″N 096°52′21″W
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyGeary
Area
  Total43.98 sq mi (113.91 km2)
  Land43.45 sq mi (112.54 km2)
  Water0.53 sq mi (1.37 km2)  1.2%
Elevation
1,142 ft (348 m)
Population
 (2000)
  Total298
  Density6.9/sq mi (2.6/km2)
GNIS feature ID0476700

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.CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)

Further reading


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