Madison Township, Hancock County, Iowa

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
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
 * Hawley at 43.21274°N, -93.67966°W
 * Hayfield at 43.17663°N, -93.69522°W

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

 * [[Image:US 69.svg|25px]] 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