Jasper Township is one of eleven townships in Camden County, Missouri, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 5,027.
Jasper Township | |
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| Coordinates: 38°09′06″N 092°45′43″W / 38.15167°N 92.76194°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Camden |
| Area | |
| • Total | 54.63 sq mi (141.49 km2) |
| • Land | 40.44 sq mi (104.74 km2) |
| • Water | 14.19 sq mi (36.75 km2) 25.97% |
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 5,027 |
| • Density | 124.3/sq mi (48/km2) |
| FIPS code | 29-36476[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0766391 |
Jasper Township was established in 2020, and most likely named after William Jasper.[3]
Geography edit
Jasper Township covers an area of 54.63 square miles (141.5 km2) and contains one incorporated settlement, Sunrise Beach. It contains seven cemeteries: Anderson, Banner, Carver, Rockdale, Shawnee Bend, Stevens Banner and Wilson.
The streams of Brush Creek, Camp Branch and Spring Cove run through this township.
Transportation edit
Jasper Township contains two airports or landing strips: Mud Harbor Seaplane Base and Tan Tar A Resort Seaplane Base.
References edit
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Camden County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
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