Madison Township is one of sixteen townships in Hancock County, Iowa, USA. At the 2000 census, its population was 775.
History
Madison Township was organized in 1858.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Madison Township covers an area of 35 square miles (90.65 square kilometers).
Cities, towns, villages
Forest City (south one-third)
Unincorporated towns
Hawley at
Hayfield at
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
Forest Township, Winnebago County (north) Mount Valley Township, Winnebago County (northeast) Ellington Township (east) Concord Township (southeast) Garfield Township (south) Britt Township (southwest) Crystal Township (west) Linden Township, Winnebago County (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains Madison Cemetery.
Major highways
U.S. Route 69
Airports and landing strips
Forest City Municipal Airport
School districts
Forest City Community School District
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Community School District
Woden-Crystal Lake Community School District [defunct, absolved by neighboring districts]
Political districts
Iowa's 4th congressional district
State House District 11
State Senate District 6
References
United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
United States Board on Geographic Names (GNIS) United States National Atlas