| Cheyenne Township | |
|---|---|
| — Township — | |
| Location in Barton County | |
| Coordinates: | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Barton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 72.25 sq mi (187.11 km2) |
| • Land | 67.34 sq mi (174.4 km2) |
| • Water | 4.91 sq mi (12.72 km2) 6.8% |
| Elevation | 1,801 ft (549 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 238 |
| • Density | 3.5/sq mi (1.4/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0475521 |
Cheyenne Township is a township in Barton County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 238.[1]
Cheyenne Township covers an area of 72.25 square miles (187.1 km2) and contains no incorporated settlements. The unincorporated community of Redwing lies in the center of the township.[2] According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Holy Family.[3]
The Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area is located almost exclusively in Cheyenne Township; it occupies most of the southern half of the township. Blood Creek runs through some of the township's southern part, emptying into the lake at the center of Cheyenne Bottoms.[2]
Two oil fields are located in Cheyenne Township: one in the northeast, and one in the west.[2]
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