Benton Township, Cass County, Iowa

Benton Township, Cass County
Coordinates: 41°27′41″N 094°52′17″W / 41.46139°N 94.87139°W / 41.46139; -94.87139
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyCass
Area
 • Total
34.53 sq mi (89.43 km2)
 • Land34.50 sq mi (89.36 km2)
 • Water0.027 sq mi (0.07 km2)
Elevation1,227 ft (374 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total
171
 • Density4.9/sq mi (1.9/km2)
FIPS code19-90204[2]
GNIS feature ID0467441

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

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.

References

  1. ^ "Township of Benton". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.