Benton Township, Cass County, Iowa

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Benton Township, Cass County
Map highlighting Benton Township, Cass County, Iowa.svg
Coordinates: 41°27′41″N094°52′17″W / 41.46139°N 94.87139°W / 41.46139; -94.87139
Country Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
State Flag of Iowa.svg  Iowa
County Cass
Area
  Total34.53 sq mi (89.43 km2)
  Land34.5 sq mi (89.36 km2)
  Water0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2)
Elevation
[1]
1,227 ft (374 m)
Population
 (2000)
  Total171
  Density5/sq mi (1.9/km2)
FIPS code 19-90204 [2]
GNIS feature ID 0467441

Benton Township is one of sixteen townships in Cass County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 171.

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Geography

Benton Township covers an area of 34.53 square miles (89.4 km2) and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Highland and Saint Josephs.

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References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.