Milton Township, Butler County, Kansas Explained

Milton Township
Settlement Type:Township
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kansas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Butler
Area Total Km2:94.21
Area Land Km2:94.07
Area Water Km2:0.14
Area Total Sq Mi:36.38
Area Land Sq Mi:36.32
Area Water Sq Mi:0.05
Area Water Percent:0.15
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:1136
Population Density Km2:12.1
Population Density Sq Mi:31.3
Elevation M:424
Elevation Ft:1391
Coordinates:37.9569°N -97.0975°W
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:0473727
Website:County Website

Milton Township is a township in Butler County, Kansas, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,136.

History

Milton Township was created in 1873. It was named for Milton C. Snorf, a pioneer settler.[1]

Geography

Milton Township covers an area of 36.38sqmi and contains one incorporated settlement, Whitewater. According to the USGS, it contains three cemeteries: Brainerd, Harder and Swiss. The stream of Dry Creek runs through this township.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: History of Butler County Kansas . Standard Publishing Company . Mooney, Vol. P. . 1916 . 171.