Maxwell Wildlife Refuge
Managed by Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks
2,182 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Battle Hill Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Battle Hill Township
11% of Battle Hill Township’s land is conserved, about 2,519 acres. 305 acres are parks and preserves, 2,700 per 1,000 residents. 0.7 miles of mapped trail cross Battle Hill Township.
Conserved land
11%
2,519 acres · of 35.8 sq mi of land
Trails
0.7 mi
0.0 per sq mi of land
Park land
305 ac
2,700 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
under 1%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
2
1 boat launch
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
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Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
McPherson State Fishing Lake
Managed by Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks
306 acres0.2 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Who protects it
2,519 conserved acres
11% of Battle Hill Township’s land. Who manages Battle Hill Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State fish & wildlife2,212 ac
Other state land307 ac
State Conservation Area · 2,212 acState Recreation Area · 307 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Wildlife Refuge State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 2,212 | Restricted |
| Mcpherson State Fishing Lake State Recreation Area | Other state land | 307 | Open |
Things to do
1 places to go in Battle Hill Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Boat launches in Battle Hill Township
1 boat launch without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Trails & water
2 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
April is the best month for walking in Battle Hill Township
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.8 | 10.7 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.2 | 14.8 | 14.6 | 13.6 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 10.0 | 9.5 |
| High (°F) | 42 | 47 | 57 | 67 | 76 | 87 | 92 | 90 | 82 | 69 | 55 | 44 |
| Rain (in) | 0.9 | 1.2 | 2.2 | 2.8 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 1.3 |
January is the driest month (0.9 in) and July the warmest (highs of 92 °F). 5.0 inches fall in May, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 92 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Battle Hill Township →
Next door
Battle Hill Township and its neighbors
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Hill Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Delmore Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Canton Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Battle Hill Township
Where can I hike in Battle Hill Township?
The longest trail networks: McPherson State Fishing Lake, 0.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Battle Hill Township’s trails?
Maxwell Wildlife Refuge and McPherson State Fishing Lake don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Battle Hill Township?
334 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Battle Hill Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 305 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Battle Hill Township neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →