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

External links US-Counties.com City-Data.com