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°WCoordinates: 38°55′20″N 096°52′21″W / 38.92222°N 96.87250°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 |
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
- ↑ "Geary County History (archived)". Geary County Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 12, 2013. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
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