Spring Valley Township, Dallas County, Iowa

Spring Valley Township
Township

Location in Dallas County
Coordinates: 41°49′29″N 094°06′23″W / 41.82472°N 94.10639°W / 41.82472; -94.10639Coordinates: 41°49′29″N 094°06′23″W / 41.82472°N 94.10639°W / 41.82472; -94.10639
Country  United States
State  Iowa
County Dallas
Area
 • Total 35.79 sq mi (92.7 km2)
 • Land 35.41 sq mi (91.72 km2)
 • Water 0.38 sq mi (0.99 km2)  1.07%
Elevation 932 ft (284 m)
Population (2000)
 • Total 8,204
 • Density 231.7/sq mi (89.4/km2)
GNIS feature ID 0468745

Spring Valley Township is a township in Dallas County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 8,204.

Geography

Spring Valley Township covers an area of 35.79 square miles (92.7 km2) and contains one incorporated settlement, Perry. According to the USGS, it contains five cemeteries: Highview Memorial Gardens, Mowrer, Saint Patrick's, Valleyview and Violet Hill.

The streams of Bucks Branch, Elm Branch, Frog Creek and Swan Lake Branch run through this township.

Transportation

Spring Valley Township contains one airport, Perry Municipal Airport.

References


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