Smoky Hill Township, Geary County, Kansas

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Smoky Hill Township
Location in Geary County
Location in Geary County
Coordinates: 39°01′27″N 096°50′26″W / 39.02417, -96.84056
Country United States
State Kansas
County Geary
Area
 - Total 65.25 sq mi (168.99 km²)
 - Land 57.52 sq mi (148.97 km²)
 - Water 7.73 sq mi (20.02 km²)  11.85%
Elevation 1,138 ft (347 m)
Population (2000)
 - Total 4,974
 - Density 86.5/sq mi (33.4/km²)
GNIS feature ID 0476557

Smoky Hill Township is a township in Geary County, Kansas, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 4,974.

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[edit] Geography

Smoky Hill Township covers an area of 65.25 square miles and contains one incorporated settlement, Fort Riley-Camp Whiteside. According to the USGS, it contains three cemeteries: Alda, Alida and Saint Johns.

The streams of Curtis Creek, Fourmile Creek, Onemile Creek, Republican River, School Creek and Smoky Hill River run through this township.

[edit] Transportation

Smoky Hill Township contains one airport or landing strip, Ritter Airport (historical).

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Geary County, Kansas
County seat: Junction City
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