Rockford Township, Caldwell County, Missouri
| Rockford Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
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| Coordinates: 39°34′18″N 094°09′22″W / 39.57167°N 94.15611°WCoordinates: 39°34′18″N 094°09′22″W / 39.57167°N 94.15611°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Caldwell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.75 sq mi (92.6 km2) |
| • Land | 35.72 sq mi (92.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) 0.09% |
| Elevation[1] | 1,033 ft (315 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 478 |
| • Density | 13.4/sq mi (5.2/km2) |
| FIPS code | 29-62624[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0766369 |
Rockford Township is one of twelve townships in Caldwell County, Missouri, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 478.
Rockford Township was named for a rocky ford within its borders.[3]
Geography
Rockford Township covers an area of 35.75 square miles (92.6 km2) and contains no incorporated settlements. It contains four cemeteries: Cates, Mayes, Sloan and Zeikle.
The streams of Brushy Creek, South Prong Crooked River, Spring Branch and Stevenson Creek run through this township.
Transportation
Rockford Township contains one airport or landing strip, Mayes Homestead Airport.
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Caldwell County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 7 September 2016.
External links
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