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Jefferson Township, Chautauqua County, Kansas

Coordinates: 37°09′20″N 096°26′53″W / 37.15556°N 96.44806°W / 37.15556; -96.44806
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Jefferson Township
Location in Chautauqua County
Location in Chautauqua County
Coordinates: 37°09′20″N 096°26′53″W / 37.15556°N 96.44806°W / 37.15556; -96.44806
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyChautauqua
Area
 • Total55.82 sq mi (144.58 km2)
 • Land55.57 sq mi (143.92 km2)
 • Water0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2)  0.46%
Elevation
1,115 ft (340 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total834
 • Density15/sq mi (5.8/km2)
GNIS feature ID0469109

Jefferson Township is a township in Chautauqua County, Kansas, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 834.

Geography

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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.

Transportation

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Jefferson Township contains one airport or landing strip, Mills Ranch Airport.

References

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