Adams Township, Dallas County, Iowa
Township in Iowa, United States
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Adams Township is a township in Dallas County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,082.
Adams Township | |
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Location in Dallas County | |
| Coordinates: 41°33′24″N 094°04′09″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Dallas |
| Area | |
• Total | 39.86 sq mi (103.24 km2) |
| • Land | 39.83 sq mi (103.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.027 sq mi (0.07 km2) 0.07% |
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
• Total | 1,082 |
| • Density | 27/sq mi (10.5/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0467372 |
History
Adams Township is named for Stephen Adams, who was instrumental in the organization of this township.[1]
Geography
Adams Township covers an area of 39.86 square miles (103.2 km2) and contains a portion of the city of De Soto on the township's eastern border.
Streams
Bear Creek, Coal Creek and Panther Creek run through this township.
Cemeteries
According to the USGS, Adams Township contains four cemeteries: Ellis, Longmire, McKibben, and Panther Creek.
