Swan Lake Township | |
|---|---|
 Location in Emmet County | |
| Coordinates: 43°23′20″N 94°37′21″W / 43.38889°N 94.62250°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Emmet |
| Area | |
| • Total | 94.42 km2 (36.46 sq mi) |
| • Land | 92.32 km2 (35.64 sq mi) |
| • Water | 2.1 km2 (0.81 sq mi) 2.22% |
| Elevation | 385 m (1,263 ft) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 177 |
| • Density | 1.9/km2 (5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 50514, 50531, 50578, 51334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0468771 |
Swan Lake Township is one of twelve townships in Emmet County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 177.[1]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Swan Lake Township covers an area of 36.46 square miles (94.42 square kilometers); of this, 35.64 square miles (92.32 square kilometers, 97.78 percent) is land and 0.81 square miles (2.1 square kilometers, 2.22 percent) is water.
Unincorporated towns
- Gridley at 43°23′58″N 94°34′24″W / 43.399403°N 94.573311°W
- Maple Hill at 43°23′32″N 94°37′31″W / 43.392181°N 94.625257°W
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Lincoln Township (north)
- Iowa Lake Township (northeast)
- Armstrong Grove Township (east)
- Denmark Township (southeast)
- Jack Creek Township (south)
- High Lake Township (southwest)
- Center Township (west)
- Ellsworth Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains Swan lake Cemetery.
Major highways
School districts
- Armstrong-Ringsted Community School District
- Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District
Political districts
- Iowa's 4th congressional district
- State House District 7
- State Senate District 4
References
- United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- United States Board on Geographic Names (GNIS)
- United States National Atlas
- ↑ "U.S. Census website". Retrieved May 7, 2009.
External links
Municipalities and communities of Emmet County, Iowa, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Iowa highlighting Emmet County | |
| Townships | ||
| Unincorporated communities | ||
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