Camanche Township, Clinton County, Iowa Explained

Official Name:Camanche Township
Settlement Type:Township
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Clinton
Area Total Km2:58.61
Area Land Km2:50.43
Area Water Km2:8.19
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Sq Mi:22.63
Area Land Sq Mi:19.47
Area Water Sq Mi:3.16
Area Water Percent:13.97
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:4368
Population Density Km2:86.6
Population Density Sq Mi:224.3
Elevation M:192
Elevation Ft:630
Coordinates:41.7786°N -90.3006°W
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:0467523

Camanche Township is a township in Clinton County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 4,368.

History

Camanche Township was founded in 1841.[1]

Geography

Camanche Township covers an area of 22.63sqmi and contains one incorporated settlement, Camanche. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Rose Hill and Shaffton.

Nancy Elaine Lake and Willow Lake are within this township. The streams of Beaver Slough, Rock Creek, Schricker Slough and Sodus Creek run through this township.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Wolfe's History of Clinton County, Iowa, Volume 1 . B. F. Bowen . Wolfe, Patrick B. . 1911 . 292.