Jefferson Township | |
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Coordinates: 37°09′20″N 096°26′53″W / 37.15556°N 96.44806°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Kansas |
County | Chautauqua |
Area | |
• Total | 55.82 sq mi (144.58 km2) |
• Land | 55.57 sq mi (143.92 km2) |
• Water | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2) 0.46% |
Elevation | 1,115 ft (340 m) |
Population (2000) | |
• Total | 834 |
• Density | 15/sq mi (5.8/km2) |
GNIS feature ID | 0469109 |
Jefferson Township is a township in Chautauqua County, Kansas, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 834.
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.
Jefferson Township contains one airport or landing strip, Mills Ranch Airport.